Something I read, nothing I can quote specifically so the gist of it is basically this:
We all have dreams and aspirations, things we desire, but we need to surrender them to God. However, its not about simply pushing away the things we want in the name of living for God. The thing is, sometimes our dreams and desires are God inspired and they are good things to pursue. All the same, we have to surrender them to God, and if it is in His will, He will bring it back to you. Sometimes when we pursue these things, we pursue them for our own gain, but when we surrender them to God, He will take them and use them for His higher purposes.
Take music for example. One can dream of making great music, and when the dream is surrendered to God, initially it might seem like a painful process of giving up on what one loves. Yet in time, God may bring music back into the life of the musician in His calling to lead worship. The direction of the musical talent has been refocused from self gain to a God centered purpose.
Surrender all. It is worth it.
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