Scripture:
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me.
– Galatians 2:20-21 (NIV)
When we choose to follow Christ, we die to ourselves. We cannot both be in charge. If Christ lives in us, He wants to lead. This is the essence of being born again. The life we now live by faith accepts complete dependence on Christ; he directs us. Re-commit your life and surrender your will to Him.
Prayer:
Lord, I am no longer my own, but Yours. Put me to what You will rank me with whom You will. Let be employed by You or laid aside for You, exalted for You or brought low by You. Let me have all things, let me have nothing, I freely and heartily yield all things to Your pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are mine and I am Yours. So be it. Amen. – John Wesley