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How to Surrender Your Plans to God
What does surrender really look like?Does it mean letting go and no longer making an effort?Does it mean we simply allow things to happen as they are? Many of us struggle with how to practically apply this word in our lives. When we say we are surrendering our plans, does it mean we stop planning altogether? The answer is no. Surrender Is Not an Excuse Surrender is not an excuse to do nothing. God has given us the ability to make decisions especially to create plans that can either build or shape our lives. He allows us to choose our path and take steps toward the things we dream of.…
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I Surrender Everything To You Lord
I don’t know what will happen next, but I surrender everything to you, Lord. I surrender all my worries, and fears. All this time, I thought that the only way for me to deal with my problems is to control everything. But sadly, it became the reason why I feel so anxious right now. I realized that there are just things in life that I can’t control. That’s why, I surrender everything to you, Lord. I surrender my dreams to You, Lord.I thought I had to carry everything on my own, relying on my strength and striving to make things happen. I forgot about Your grace.I forgot that I was…
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Why is it Hard to Surrender?
When painful memories try to dominate my thoughts, when tears keep flowing, and when fear wants to reign, people will often say that I need to surrender. “Lift them up to God.” “Stop carrying the pain.” “Let go.” “Surrender.” These words are so easy to utter but so hard to do. How I wish I could easily dictate my heart not to be afraid. How I wish it was just a switch that I could easily turn on or off. If only things were not that complicated. It’s hard. It’s not easy to let go, especially when you want to control everything that is happening around you. It’s painful to…
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The Struggle of True Surrender
I used to think that surrendering meant simply standing still, doing nothing, and waiting for God to act. I believed that things would eventually change on their own, even if I chose not to engage with my circumstances. But over time, I realized that surrender goes much deeper than that. I learned that surrendering to God isn’t about inaction; it’s about choosing to align with His will instead of following my own selfish desires. It’s about listening to His guidance, even when the negative voices in my head try to drown it out. When faced with painful and unexpected situations, I always have two choices: I can rely on my…
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How to Surrender the Pain?
This is one of the hardest questions I ever asked myself. When the wounds are so deep and they are still fresh, you will be tempted to think that healing is no longer possible. Sometimes, it feels like it’s the end of the world. Darkness, hopeless future, emptiness, and life without meaning – these are just few of the things you need to deal with. This is the reason why it seems so hard to surrender the pain. But then, the good news is that Jesus did it first, and we can absolutely follow Him. When He was on the cross, he was in pain and suffering. He was heavily…
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When I Learned To Surrender
I was once an overthinker. I easily freak out when unexpected things happen and immediately think of the worst-case scenario. I was not comfortable with change. I just wanted everything to stay the same—to be in the same environment with the same people. I usually withdraw from opportunities that would challenge me to step outside my comfort zone. I tried my best to stay in a place where I could control everything. But then, when I decided to follow Jesus, my life changed. I realized it’s impossible to walk with Him without a surrendered heart. He can’t reign if I still wanted to rule my life. It takes humility and…
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Peace Is Available As Long As We Are Willing To Trust And Surrender
The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. Acts 12: 6, NIV Peter was arrested after King Herod killed James. This was the night before Herod would bring him to trial. This means that this night could be Peter’s last night before his death. He only had hours to live. If you were in Peter’s situation, What would you feel? If you happen to realize that tomorrow is going to be your last day on earth, what would you do? Most of us would’ve probably done something apart from sleeping. Perhaps…
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God Is Your Strength
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalms 28:7, NIV Have you ever experienced those moments when you just don’t know what to do? You feel overwhelmed by the situation around you to the point where you can’t find hope and peace. If you are in this situation right now, this verse is a perfect reminder to trust God. The Lord is your strength and shield. If you think that nobody cares for you, then God is there to help you. In these moments, when you surrender your…
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Let The Goodness Of God Flow Through You
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12: 21, NIV This world will sometimes test your heart. Things won’t be perfect. There will be days when you just can’t understand what’s going on. You will unexpectedly receive pain from the people around you. Tears will flow. The negative situations that you will experience will either break or make you. That’s why you need to carefully consider the way you respond to it. Just because you are hurt by other people’s actions or words doesn’t mean you will receive peace the moment you take revenge. According to the word of God, we can overcome evil by…
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To The One Who Is Holding Back The Tears
You may find it hard to express what you truly feel to the people around you, but you deserve to be heard. If you can’t do it in front of others, then don’t hesitate to be honest in God’s presence. Go to your room, lock the door, and pour out to God everything. Tell Him the truth. Do not hold back the tears because it’s part of the process. Just because you cry doesn’t mean you are weak. It just means you bravely acknowledged the wounds you wanted God to heal. He is not intimidated by your questions. So release everything in His presence, and you will receive His strength.…
