Nothing left but God

"So Samuel told him everything, hiding nothing from him. Then Eli said, 'He is the Lord, let him do what is good in his eyes.'" - 1 Sam 3:18

"For whoever wants to save his life will lose, it but whoever loses his life for me will save it. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, and yet lose or forfeit his very self?" - Luke 9:24-25

How often is it that when we are faced with news of the death of our loved ones, can we remain as calm as Eli, who has placed his trust in God so faithfully. Surely, it takes an immense amount of courage for one to be able to say that. Through that act, we also see how Eli had surrendered his life to God, allowing Him to what is good in His eyes.

PRAYER:

"Heavenly Father, we are indeed a generation lacking in patience, and often times when things do not go our way, like the Israelities we say, 'why did the Lord bring defeat upon us today?' Hasty to judge and often lacking in your godly wisdom. Father, help me to once again to place my trust in every little thing that occurs in my life - even if they do not go my own all the time. Grow in me a heart of patience and love and most importantly Lord, teach me to surrender my own life for You. In Jesus' name, I pray, Amen."