Holy Spirit part 3 of 4

Giving Up
Mr. Wigglesnot had always wanted to be a super Christian who could rush in and save the day, kind of like superman only on a more normal level. He was frustrated that he could not even muster obedience, much less super status. Mr. Wigglesnot decided that he better get equipped if he was ever going to make a lasting difference. Frustrated by his lack of power to bring change and weary from the battle, Mr. Wigglesnot began to cry out to God for what was lacking. He decided that it did not matter how cool he looked, or how much time it took he was going to get equipped.
God always honors this type of request.
I can still remember the day that I gave up my efforts and cried out to God to give me the power to be His witness. After years of struggling to help people, I was weary and unsuccessful at even helping myself. I still struggled with the same sin I had repented for hundreds of times. My heart was desperate to change but until I was willing for God to change me His way, change would not come. It sounds silly, but I feel that I truly was trying to beat out the flames of hell with a dry hose. No sermon, book, or resolve was enough to change me. I was aching because the people around me continued to hurt, and I could do nothing to help.
I went to the alter and laid down my pride; admitting that I could not do it without God. I went to the alter and laid down my need to look cool serving God and allowed Him to give me whatever He said was needed. I accepted God, not who I thought He should be, just who He wanted to show me that He is. That day and that decision has changed everything. That is the baptism. That is the power to be witnesses. There is a lot of work to be done and we are to by busy about the work of the Kingdom. Everyone, not just those called ministers. If we are to continue to turn the world upside down, we must seek the baptism. We never had the power alone to do the work of God, but He offers His power instead. You were made to be a superman or superwoman. This is available now.