Go-To’s

December 10th, 2009

Hebrews 6:19; “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”(NIV)

I remember years ago during my basketball playing days when I had finally developed a “go-to” move offensively. A “go-to” move is a move that allowed me to separate myself from my defender and get a shot off, not matter what the circumstance. Having this “go-to” move gave me a calmness on the offensive end of the floor because it gave me hope…it gave me an out no matter how tough the defender was.

When I was at the pits of my life I had no “go-to.” My “go-to” was me and I had virtually destroyed me. During this period in my life, the only hope I saw was to run away from the disaster I had created. The only out I could see was to take my own life.

Then in a moment of “weakness” I turned to God and simply said “Help Me!” The rest is history, albeit a sometimes rough and rocky history but it has been much better than my previous ways. Living a life that involves surrendering “all” to God on a daily basis is so much more pleasant than trying to do it all alone. No matter how crazy things are today, I always know there is hope in my “go-to” and that “go-to” is God who serves as my anchor and truly is firm and secure no matter what type of situation I am facing.

Recovery from anything that is separating us from the “hope and security” of God, requires us to surrender everything we have to God, especially that which we are in bondage to. Surrender needs to take place at least daily or on a more frequent basis…sometimes hourly…until we finally get it.

Having hope requires a willingness for us to get out of the way to allow God to act not only as the answer but as the numerator, the denominator and as the sum of all parts. It requires us to have faith that “we can do all things through Him who strengthens us.” (Philippians 4:13).

Today, when the chips are down, I know I have a “go-to” in God and in order to reach him quickly I have “go-to” phrases and scripture.

When I am tempted by satan I often say “by the blood of Jesus, Satan be gone,” when I am having difficulties in handling life on life’s terms I often go to my “go-to” verse; “…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) (NIV)

Jesus died for our sins in order for us to have a “go-to” in the Holy Spirit, which is God in us. As Christians it is such a waste to not use the power and strength Jesus’ death and resurrection provides to us in the Holy Spirit. We have a “go-to” for all situations and circumstances.

Living life on life’s terms is not easy, but we have the ability to gain hope and comfort, no matter how uncomfortable the circumstance, if we tap into our “go-to.” All it takes is a willingness to declare God as the “go-to” on a daily basis and then go to Him as often as needed and suddenly disaster and challenges turn into hope and opportunity. Been there, done that and still doing it.

Oh by the way, it took me hours and hours of practice to develop my “go-to” in basketball, it takes similar practice to develop a confidence in having a “go-to” in God. Challenge yourself to start practicing today.

P.E.A.C.E.

Jay@EagleLaunch.com

Jay@EagleLaunch.com