Genesis 13:9 Is not the whole land before you? Let's part company. If you go to the left, I'll go to the right; if you go to the right, I'll go to the left.
Give up your rights?!? That's a crazy thought in today's society, but that is what Abram did. He took a back seat to keep peace in the family. He gave up his right as the patriarch and allowed Lot to choose. There could be no accusations made that Abram was selfish or a bully, keeping all for himself. No, Abram was selfless. He gave up what was his for the benefit of everyone.
K and A, when you learn to give up any rights that you think you own, you will start to live. What you have is from God. He owns everything and generously allows you to use them. From time to time he takes things away and even gives them to others. You must learn to give them up willingly when he comes to take them. If you work to hang on to them, they will bring heartache and possibly destruction to you and your spiritual life. Whether it is possessions, home, a family member, money, or even your job, God knows best. He provides what you need when you seek first the kingdom of God (Matt 6:33).
Daughters, God may call you to make choices like Abram, giving up what he has given you to be a blessing to others... let me change that, God will call you to make that choice. The question is, are you willing to go through the difficulties that are required to do so. Remember, God will supply your needs no matter where he calls you to go, whether it be to the right or to the left. He will provide.
~Dad
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