The minute we say, “No, never,” our minds close against the grace of God. ~ Anonymous. A Day at a Time: Daily Reflections for Recovering People (Hazelden Meditations) (Kindle Location 2349). Hazelden Publishing. Kindle Edition.

Turn it over, let it go.
Don’t hold on.
God is fully capable
of pulling our strings,
treating us like a marionette.
Capable, yes, but willing to?
Absolutely not. He’s not controlling
like a parent determined to
have a child act to their standards…
but he allows us choose,
even to make mistakes.
But the invitation is extended,
the willingness to make it work.
If we accept, it does work
but God is not a puppeteer.
The minute we say,
“No, never,”
our minds close
against the grace of God.