Surprised to find this is not yet on the list of Essential Disciplines (Super Powers) because it makes all the difference sometimes. It is linked to discipline itself as well as honesty as integrity can't stand without them. In a desperate moment once I said "Lord, take my life!" I wasn't really suicidal but we all have moments like this when we just want to rest in the arms of the angels forever more, to give up the struggle and the fight. Funny thing is, an answer shot back, "Okay Lars, I take your life. Now here's what I'm going do with it." Not what we want to hear, but a universal truth, it's not our life, it's God's. We must have the "Courage of our convictions" and do what is best for all, not just little old me. Sounds like surrender is in there too. Some of the slogans that support me in this are; "Seek ye first the Kingdom of Heaven and all things shall be added unto you, I rest in God, and Pray without ceasing." Other variants are; "The perfect path is right before you, Let go - Let God, and Ordinary mind, ordinary life, is the way. Check out Take my Life The Motions Do it anyway Spoken for How bad do you want it Won't back down The walk I will not go quietly Voice of truth Whatever it takes Defining moment Take my Life (2) .
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