I was reminded this past weekend by the speaker, we will be having for the week, as he was sharing at a meeting, how daily we need to surrender... not just once in that day, but the second we wake up- to the minute we lay down for the day and all of the times in between.
I am realizing this more and more, especially as a parent of 5. As each of my children get older I need to become even more dependent on Him. That sounds easier said than done, doesn’t it? But that’s what God wants. He wants all of us all the time. We try so hard to hold on to certain areas in our life that we think we can be in control of, but honestly He can do a much better job with it than we can. Especially with our children.
He has entrusted us to raise them, but they are His. We have to remember that... I have to remember that. And sometimes that is really really hard to accept. He wants the best for them, even more than I do.
As my oldest is on the brink of turning 18- I can't believe it. I am seeing how my role is changing. We, Dave & I, have the hope that we have raised her in a Godly home and have taught her what it means to surrender fully to Christ and now we begin to let go. Not completley but slowly. Allowing her to begin to make some decisions on her own. Decisions that we pray and hope will be wise ones.
But... with the surrendering comes the trusting. Trusting in her, as well as God. He has her back and I know that He will not abandon her, or any of our children as they move towards adulthood or any new season in their lives. I know it in my head but I have to believe it in my heart.
So as Webster puts it: "Surrendering means “To give the control or use of (something) to someone else”. So to surrender fully to Him means, that we are willing to give complete control over to Him! I want to give that control over to God. I really do, but I am not going to lie. This past year has stretched me quite a bit. And I am sure I will be writing about that in another blog... ;)
As for today though, my prayer for you and for me is:
Lord please help me to learn how to be willing to be willing to surrender all of me to you daily. All of things in this world that I want to hold on to, those things that are the closest to me and I cherish dearly. I know you love & cherish them more. Help me to trust you and to know that you are in full control. You are the creator of the universe. You say it and it's done. You have shown me over and over again how much you love and care for me and for all of those I love. May I hold on to that truth and not allow the enemy to sway my faith. I am in awe of your presence and humbled by your love and grace for me. May I continue to lay those things I hold on to so tightly at the cross. I love you Lord and I am so thankful for you.
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