4 Ways to Surrender Daily by Letting Go and Letting God

Janee Hughes • Jan 14, 2021

Surrendering to God is a Daily Choice.

Letting Go can be defined as surrendering. To surrender to God means to give it to God. When you are surrendering you are giving up and letting go. Surrendering to God is the act of yielding to Him. Surrender means “to give up completely” or “to give oneself up into the power of another”. For a clearer picture, look at these synonyms for surrender: give up, hand over, and lay down.

You give yourself into God’s leading when you give up control, hand over worries, and lay down your desires. So, surrendering to God is when you give up control instead of trying to control your life on your own. It’s a constant struggle against our human nature. We are acknowledging that we are not big enough to carry our burdens and sins by ourselves when we hand over everything to God. Sins hold us back from moving forward, and it must our past must be surrendered to Jesus and the price that He already paid for us.

Our human nature likes to think that we have everything under control, and it may feel like things are going great, but when things start to get challenging, we realized how helpless we truly are. We ought to keep God in control of our life even when things seem like we can handle life on our own because we essentially can’t do it on our own and are nothing without Him.

Surrendering to God brings us true freedom. Letting go and letting God is like telling God that you are done trying to deal with your problems in your own limited strength, and asking Him to provide you with His strength. God’s strength is powerful and strong, unlike our weak hands which can’t hold on any longer.

4 Ways to Surrender to God:

1. Fill Your Day with Prayer

Prayer is such a special gift. Prayer is communication with God, the Father. We get to talk to our Creator. We grow in our relationship with God through prayer. Talk to God. Before you start all your daily tasks, start the day with prayer. Tell Him your worries, anxieties, doubts, and fears. Lay down the mistakes of your past and don’t pick them back up. Praise God for His goodness and the blessings that He has given you. Start your day with prayer, continue your day with prayer, and end your day with prayer!

“Pray continually”

1 Thessalonians 5:17, NIV

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

1 Peter 5:7, NIV

2. Daily Read God’s Word

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

Psalm 119:105, NIV

The Bible is living and active; it is the ultimate guide for all! God speaks through His Word. Time in God’s Word will grow you spiritually. Through consistently reading through the entire Bible, you begin to understand the story as a whole. God shows you wonderful things about who He is and how to live fully for Him. Scripture is centered on God and focuses on living for God and not for self. God’s Word quenches spiritual thirst. It points to always surrendering to God.

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

Hebrews 4:12, NIV

Storing God’s Word in your heart through meditation helps you to renews your mind daily. Find a find that encourages and meditate on it. Post it somewhere that you will see it often. Each time you read it allow it to speak to your fear, anxiety, doubts, shame, or whatever it is that you need to surrender.

“Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”

Joshua 1:8, NIV

3. Be Surrounded by Encouragement

We need community. God doesn’t want us to do life alone. It is important to have people surrounding you who are uplifting and edifying to your life. It could be friends, family members, church members, or a church group. Whoever it is that God has placed in your life who helps you grow spiritually. Allow them to be a spiritual mentor. A Christian community or mentor can speak truth into your life and to remind you to continually surrender to God daily. Christian resources, such as books, videos, or podcasts are also a good way to encourage you and expand your faith.

“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”

Proverbs 13:20, NIV

“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!”

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

4. Trust in God

If you truly trust that God is for you, you can fully surrender to Him. God is for you and not against you. God only wants what is best for your life. Hard things certainly come our way, but if we believe that God knows best and has a reason for all things, then we will get through with His strength. You can let go and let God when you trust in Him. You will see how there is no need to worry, fear, doubt, or live in the past of your mistake because God is worthy of your surrender.

Surrendering to God is not easy, but God is always trustworthy. Letting go and letting God is always worth it. Will you fear, worry, or doubt again? Yes, you are human. Though will you know that when you let go and surrender to God, he will help you through? Yes! God is asking for you to surrender your worries, fears, doubts, regrets, etc. He is your Creator and knows your thoughts, so you can give it all to Him. God is FOR YOU! Today and every day, rest in your full surrender to Him.

“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.”

Jeremiah 17:7, NIV

Here are some great Bible verses about Trusting God and Not Worrying for more encouragement.

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Leaning on the Spirit for Godly Patience

By Keshia Cunningham • 23 Apr, 2024

God does expect us to be patient. He expects us to not act or react in a hasty manner especially in certain situations. When we react without exhibiting patience, this often has negative repercussions. God included “patience” as a fruit of the Spirit which is meant to allow us to grow and walk in the Spirit of the Lord. “ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ” Galatians 5:22, NIV I’m sure we all can think about a time when we were kids and were impatient. We wanted something right away but we had to be patient. From wanting to be first in line, the first one to see something, or simply wanting our parents to leave the grocery. Of course, our parents told us to be patient. Now we all either have kids or have interacted with kids at some point. We’ve seen them become impatient and we try to calm them down. We tell them to be patient and to sit still. This is how God wants us to be as well. God doesn’t want us to rush. He wants us to slow down while learning patience. Many of us want to rush the process. The “instant gratification” has become so popular. We can get food delivered, cars delivered, and charge our phones almost anywhere nowadays. We have gotten so used to getting what we want instantly that we often forget that sometimes patience is needed on this journey. The goal isn’t always being first. It’s about being patient and obedient to the will of God. If God is calling us to wait and to have patience, then that’s what we should do. To be completely honest, I sometimes get a little hasty myself. I want to do things my way. I don’t want to wait on God and see what He says. I recently realized that God will slow you down when you aren’t listening to Him and refusing to be patient. A quick story: I was at a certain place where it takes quite a while to get checked in. This was my first time going there, so I was a little anxious. By the time I had made it to the back of this establishment, I was tired and I wanted to simply rush the process. I went to have a seat and I thought to myself, that the exchange that this person and I had was a little short and quickened. That’s not the impression I want to leave at any place. In that moment, I asked God to calm me down. I asked Him to help me change my attitude and focus on what’s important. He told me to, “be patient”. I immediately sensed a calmness come over me. I knew that God saw, felt, and heard everything I had just experienced and that I didn’t like it. A complete shift in my attitude changed the trajectory of my day. I’ve been back to that certain place and I am mindful of the people who are there. I am mindful of my interactions because we’re all in need of something and me being patient can help them get me through the process a lot faster. “ Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ” Romans 12:12, NIV God wants us all to be loving, kind, and patient individuals who lead others into positivity. There are going to be times when we don’t feel like being with others and even ourselves. That is why it’s important to become acquainted with Bible verses, so that when anxiety comes in, we can push it out with the word of God. We can always take our anxious thoughts to God in prayer. God is with us. He knows what we are feeling and what we are thinking. That alone shows us that we can be patient and trust in Him. “ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God .” Philippians 4:6, NIV

Finding Peace through Christ

By Keshia Cunningham • 20 Mar, 2024

True peace can only be found in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To be fully at peace in the Christian walk starts with having a relationship with Jesus. Our relationship with Jesus gives us some crucial tools to have peace in this life. Incorporating hope in Jesus, hearing what He has to say, and also allowing Him to heal our brokenness can bring us peace. As we explore these three topics and how they relate to peace, may you rest in Jesus and allow Him to work in our lives to bring about true peace. Hope in Jesus Can Bring Us Peace First, let’s take a moment to understand the definition of Hope . It is “ a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen .” This definition gives us assurance that if we are seeking something, we should be expecting it to happen. We lean on hope that better days are coming for us. We also may lean on hope for a miracle or a great change in our lives. That hope is placed in Jesus. Giving Jesus complete control and having hope in Him to do what’s best for us also calms our racing thoughts to usher peace into minds. “ That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe ." 1 Timothy 4:10, NIV Hearing Jesus Speak to Us Can Bring Peace Secondly, peace can be found by simply hearing what Jesus is telling us. One of the ways we can hear what Jesus is saying to us is through prayer. He doesn’t use harshness when reacting to our prayers. Jesus hears us and shows us that He is truth and life. Not only do we have the opportunity to have an open conversation, but we have the honor of hearing what we need to have peace. The beauty of Jesus and walking Him, is that He doesn't leave us hanging. He gives the answers we need which will always lead us to peace of mind. “ As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built .” Luke 6:47-48, NIV True Healing Can Bring Us Peace And lastly, in order to have peace in our lives, we must work on healing. Jesus gives the tools we need to heal. We must allow Him to help us work through our concerns. Healing allows us to have clear space in our minds, in order to think of all of the good things that Jesus has done for us. To be free from the trauma of the past, overthinking, and clutter, can bring us peace. Letting go of all the negative experiences brings us great, profound peace and hope. It all begins with taking the first step of letting Jesus have control over our lives to move toward peace. True healing is found in Jesus! “ You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you .” Isaiah 26:3, NIV In conclusion, these are a few ways that we can find peace in Jesus Christ. When it seems like all hope is lost, it can be found in Him. Peace isn’t something that any of us can borrow or buy. It can only be obtained through faith and also hope through Jesus. Surrendering to Jesus’ plans for our lives will always bring us peace. The peace that truly surpasses all understanding. May you open your heart and let Him fill it with an immense amount of peace.

Remaining Joyful in Uncertain Times

By Keshia Cunningham • 20 Feb, 2024

There is a distinct difference between happy and being joyful. Being happy usually involves something that is acquired from outside of you. Being joyful is usually associated with feeling excitement on the inside. The feeling of joy isn’t necessarily dependent on what’s going on around you, but rather what’s going on inside of you. Joy will always bring you peace because being happy is often short-lived. Being joyful, especially as a Christian living in this world, can at times be challenging. These days it’s important to not become weary but to be joyful. We shouldn’t focus our attention on the negative aspects of life. We can’t sit in the things that are going on around us. We must focus on the good things in life that bring us great joy. It’s some of the simple things that can bring us joy. Waking up to another day that the Lord has made, thanking the Lord for that cup of coffee, and spending time with our loved ones that the Lord has blessed us with can bring us joy. Joy is Found in the Lord Joy is found in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The One who shed his blood for our soul brings me great joy. Whenever I find myself feeling unhappy and in need of joy, I turn to the Word of God. I’m reminded of a timely Bible verse in the book of Psalms that often soothes my worries and anxieties. It’s an encouraging message from David to be glad, rejoice in the Lord and praise God. This is such an encouraging Bible verse because no matter what things may appear to be, we can always give glory to God in all circumstances. “ Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! ” Psalm 32:11, NIV Joy is Found in Serving Others If we ever lack the feeling of being joyful, we can take the emphasis off of ourselves to serve others. This not only brings comfort to the person you’re helping but this will also bring joy into your heart. You’re doing the work of God just by helping bring light into their life. The love and light you gave them will spread onto someone else. Being a cheerful giver pleases God and brings hope to the world. “ The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed .” Proverbs 11:25, NIV Joy is Found in Every Season Every moment in our life may not be happy moments, however, that doesn’t mean that we can’t find the simple joys in everyday living. During our times of despair, it may seem difficult to seek out joy. When we’re sad or brokenhearted, we can still find comfort in knowing that Jesus is with us always. We weren’t created to be hopeless but to be hopeful and joyful. In Romans, there is a very familiar Bible verse that echoes great encouragement to set our eyes on hope, to rejoice, and pray. This leads us to being joyful. I can’t stress enough how imperative it is to seek The One who gives us all that we need and more. If you ever lack joy in your life, seek Jesus. “ Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer ." Romans 12:12, NIV

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