'I AM WHO I AM hath sent me!'
Exodus 3:14
I have rights. But only when I surrender my claim to my right to myself, can I be changed by the calling of the Great I AM.
Answering his call is saying
HERE... I am.
This is who you've created me to be. And I surrender.
Yes I have rights, and I can insist on these rights all day long.
My right to my life, my self, my inheritance. Namely, my right to exercise free will.
"Father, if you will it, TAKE THIS CUP. Not my will but yours be done."
Jesus is not crying out for the Father to take his burden, because he knows that we will have to fulfill his purpose, but he was once again saying "I SURRENDER my purpose into your hands."
Answering His call is the ultimate reconciliation of the Paradox of Free will vs. His will. Answering His call is saying I don't know, but you do. I don't know me, but I know You.
It is recognizing that this relationship with God is offset. I have nothing, You have everything.
It is saying HERE... is my will... my self... my plan.
HERE... is everything I see myself as.
HERE... is my plan for my future.
HERE... are all my desires.
Not my will--not my way--but Yours.
Sanctify me and Do it YOUR WAY.
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