resolve.

I have resolved to give God everything I have. And let Him do what He wants with it.
Reguardless of circumstance, how I feel, the people around me, how tests go.
I will do my best, not slack off. Be honest, not gossip. Respect, not manipulate.
I resolve to rely on His mercy and grace and not be wrapped up in what I think should be done.


Some definitions on resolve:

-to come to a definite or earnest decision about; determine (to do something)
-to clear away or dispel (doubts, fears, etc.)
-a resolution or determination made, as to follow some course of action.
-firmness of purpose or intent; determination.

Bible example:
1 Corinthians 2:2-5

For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, so that your faith might not rest on men's wisdom, but on God's power.

This word has been ringing around in my head for about a week now. I found this verse in 1 Corinthians 2:2-5 that really hit home with me for a number of reasons. I was flipping through my Bible finding the word and I found this verse. I read it five times to try to figure out the full meaning. Basically Paul is saying "I know nothing more than who Jesus is". That he is not a mighty man, it's not his words they're Jesus'. And our power is in Jesus.
That put's so much rest on my heart. Knowing that I don't need to know it all, or always feel up to the challenge to share with people or be with them.

That God wants to work through me reguardless.
And I am not worthless in His eyes.
Based on that...
My resolve is not to give up and say I can't do anything. It is to press through and say I have a purpose. Because He loves me.
It's so beautiful and it changes my entire perspective on who I am.
I can't believe how His love continues to help me every single day.
It's amazing, steady and unchanging.
Forever and always.
I love Him because He first loved me.
He loves me reguardless.
That is my resolve.