This is an excerpt from one of the meetings given by Rees Howell in a book entitled "The Intercession of Rees Howell" by Doris Ruscoe. I posted an interview with her a few days back and just got this book today. (I bolded a couple of important things Brother Rees said but it's rather important.)"He that loveth his life shall lose it and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal." John 12:25When you have given up your life entirely to the Holy Spirit you have no right to take it back or to resent what he does with it. You will have no more claim on your life yourself, and you accept everything from him, whether it seems to be for you or against you. [b]The surrender of outward things is only the beginning.[/b] When he comes in, he shows you yourself as he sees you and he deals with the old nature, its thoughts and motives. [b]Human reasoning and understanding belong to the old nature which God tells us not to trust (Proverbs 3:5). You must learn to be quiet before God for him to show you these things.[/b] At one time I spent three hours with him and the Word every evening for several months and he deal with every thought and motive of self.
_________________Ed Pugh
Hi Ed,I am so glad you posted this. It is very similar in words as to how Oswald Chambers talks about full surrender. I love this quote by Chambers and I always keep it in mind: "Surrender is not the surrender of the external, but of the will; when that is done, all is done." -O.ChambersIn my humble opinion ;-), total surrender is THE key to the christian life. In Him, Chanin
_________________Chanin
In my humble opinion , total surrender is THE key to the christian life.
Quote:[size=xx-small]I'm in the process of making this transformation from the natural man to the spiritual man and oh what a painful process it is. I'm not whining but it's been much more than I thought it would be.[/size]Amen!I'm in that place as well brother. Not the most enjoyable place to be. On the other hand, I've never felt more in the will of God than now.Martin"If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:32
_________________Martin Millette