A Fuller Christian Life

I experienced ups and downs until I met Christians with constant peace, strength, and joy. They taught me to yield fully to God’s will daily (2 Tim. 2:21).

Though it was hard at first, I confessed,
“Lord, I am willing to be made willing.”
Gradually, I found peace and joy as God shaped my will and led me (Ps. 23:3).

Keys to a Fuller Christian Life:

• Surrender yourself to God:
  Deliberately submit your life fully. True happiness comes from letting God reign.
• Count on Christ:
  Open your heart and let Him enter (Rev. 3:20). Yield to His molding hand (Is. 64:8).
• Confess sins instantly:
  Unconfessed sin destroys peace. Confess immediately, trusting Christ’s cleansing (Eph. 5:26).
• Take temptations and cares to Christ:
  Run to Him like a rabbit from a hawk. He is your refuge and help (Prov. 30:26).
• Keep in touch with Christ:
  Avoid criticism and embrace love. Meet with His people (Mt. 18:20), read the Bible, pray daily, and share everything with Him.

When failures come, confess quickly, seek restoration, and trust the Good Shepherd to guide and comfort you (Lk. 15:4-7; Jn. 10:1-4; Ps. 23).

Yield to Him, trust Him, and live by His Word to be used by the Holy Spirit.

— F. B. Meyer (revised)