~ 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝚂𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛 ~
I think with Easter upon us it’s fitting to share that most recently God has been teaching me the art of surrender. It’s hard. Truth be told, I’m really bad it.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6
I’m communicating to Him my doubts and sorrows (because you gotta be real with Him) but then taking back the frustration, confusion, disappointment and letting the devil hold it over my head while my Savior hung on a cross for it!
When things feel out of control, we crave certainty & peace. That’s why Philippians continues to say, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” and gives us alternatives things to thing about in the next verse.
You might not understand or comprehend why you went through what you did, why you’re struggling with whatever it is... butttttt He provides peace that you can’t understand or comprehend. Underserving peace from an unconditional love.
He is so so so good.
“No one ever cared for me like Jesus.” is a beautiful song and I highly recommend listening to Steffany Gretzinger’s entire new album. It’s #amazing (I included some of the song on my Instagram 🖤)
God loves you & sees you & sings over you.
He never said life would be easy but He said “Come to me, all who labor and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Life is hard enough. Worrying & trying to remain in control is so much work. It’s exhausting. Your burdens are heavy and He recognizes that, validates it, and takes it. Leave the details to Him. He can handle them. Join me in going back to the basics and just surrendering all. We really don’t have control over anything in these crazy times.
While I was worshipping last week God whispered a phrase to my heart: “Amen and that’s the end.” I add it to the end of each prayer. Give it a try, it’s been a game changer for me.
Happy almost Easter! He’s Risen! He triumphs & I’m surrendering.