A life is like a novel. When the one writing it is an experienced, exceptional, inspiring author, it usually has the potential to become a bestseller. An exceptional author understands his or her skill in writing. They take time to develop it and know what the world is needing through their book. Better yet, they discover what will move and change the hearts of their reader. Whether through actual history or fictional stories, they touch the reader and for a brief moment in time the reader rests in the author’s hands. Their hopes and dreams bare before him. The author sets a stage, which in turn determines the message that will be taught through their story.
When you read a novel by an author you’ve grown to love—one who inspires you and brings the pages or script to life—you can’t help but wait in anticipation for the next book or script to be released. With each bestseller, the author becomes more well known. Their reputation precedes them.
This is why I’m dead-set on letting the greatest Author of all-time write the story of my life.
Because I have known this Author for a good portion of my life and studied many of His countless works, I know His script can and will be the best possible script for my life. I’ve seen Him work and move. I’ve seen Him orchestrate miracles for those He loves. I’ve seen Him take the deepest tragedy and weave life and hope into the story to create an ending that far surpasses what had been lost. I am fully convinced there is no better Author to write the story of my life than the One who made it all begin, God Himself.
The moment we give our lives to God it's as if we are giving Him a blank page.
We relinquish our rights, willingly, to write our own story and instead give Him full rights. This is the way it must be. This is the only way that our lives will truly make a difference for eternity.
So, today is the day to scrap your rough draft. Hand the pages over to Jesus and He will surpass anything you could ever dream up. Remember He wants to write a bestseller for your life. All it takes on your part is a life fully surrendered.
"If my life is but a paragraph in the greatest novel ever written, called history, then let it not be penned by my own hand, but solely crafted by the One who knows for what purpose I was created."
Photo Credit: Dominika Roseclay
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