I'm a hoarder-control freak. It's true.
I love structure, routine and predictability, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, I like to know how things will happen, when it will happen and the process of it all. Once I'm out of my comfort zone and doing said task, or after it's complete, I'm reminded how much I enjoy being out of my comfort zone. It takes me a little while to get there though.
I've also felt really convicted lately on this hoarding issue. (I'm not sure that hoarder is the best term for it, but it's what I got right now...) I know that God has a plan for me that is good. I know that. It's clearly evident in his Word that He loves me and his plans are better than anything I would ever dream of! Yet, I still play the catch game... "Here's my life God---I want your will!" And then a little while later, "But I'm just going to hold onto this...I can take care of that...oh and that too...why don't you just let me deal with that. Oh yeah, I forgot about that, I'll hang on to that while I'm at it." And before I know it, I've taken full control.
I was trying to find one of my favorite skits to post, but can't seem to find it. I did come across this one by The Skit Guys, that is performed almost every year at the conference we take our youth group students to. It is full of God's promises and oozing with Truth. It's a little lengthy, but so good. Check it out...
I don't know where you find yourself at today, but as for me, ultimately I want that chisel. Watching the video again, I'm reminded of how often I become content with "good enough." But like he said, God loves us too much to leave us there. And for that I'm grateful. Bring on the chisel.
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