I Surrender All: There’s Power in Surrender
There’s Power in Surrender
As a new Christian back in 1997, one of the first Bible verses I memorized was from the book of Proverbs.
I’m sure you know this one too.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6, (NASB).1
That’s a truly powerful verse that deserves more than just a cursory glance.
It means to surrender your will to God’s will.
The act of “letting go” before God is not an example of weakness, or giving up, or even a last resort.
Rather, there is power in surrender.
We can trust the Lord God Almighty with our whole heart and soul.
Even during times of extreme distress in our lives, remember that He always has our best interests at heart. (See Jeremiah 29:11).
Jeremiah 29:11 was directed to the Babylonian exiles in an earlier century as an encouragement for their future restoration.
But, we can keep in mind that God’s grace, mercy, and love are unchanging – no matter what century we’re in.
He loves you and me, and that will never change.
Trust is an all or nothing proposal: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.” Partial trust is not trust at all. Either God is trustworthy, or He is not. If He cannot be trusted with all, He cannot be trusted at all. – Precept Austin.2
There’s Power in Surrendering to God’s Will
If you’re experiencing some heartache in your life right now, or if you just need a reminder of God’s faithfulness, I wanted to share this beautiful song from Gentri’s latest album, “Hymns II.”
It’s a well-known and well-loved hymn, and Gentri’s soul-stirring “cover” does not disappoint.
Dear Sisters in Christ, don’t ever lose hope.
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1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
2 Precept Austin quotation is from the Proverbs 3 Commentary, [2024] Courtesy of Precept Austin, Subheading, “On Whom Are You Leaning? Self Or Savior?”. Web. Accessed 16 March, 2024.
