Let's start of simple!
The word 'Surrender' in the dictionary means to give oneself up. So to make it simply, it means that we give away ourselves to something or someone else and this, I think, is what GOD wants us to do - surrender and give ourselves to Him. Forget about what the world wants you to become, forget about what you want, forget about earthly things and just come to GOD and surrender in His presence. This is what GOD really wants from us.
This world is a battleground.
When we reach the age when we can make moral choices, we must choose whether to follow our own sinful inclinations or to seek God. God promises that when we seek Him with all our hearts, we will find Him. When we find Him, we have a choice to make: do we continue following our own inclinations, or do we surrender to His will?
Surrender is a battle term. It implies giving up all rights to the conqueror. Surrendering to God works the same way. God has a plan for our lives, and surrendering to Him means we set aside our own plans and eagerly seek His. The good news is that God’s plan for us is always in our best interest, unlike our own plans that often lead to destruction. Our Lord is a wise and beneficent victor; He conquers us to bless us.
When we reach the age when we can make moral choices, we must choose whether to follow our own sinful inclinations or to seek God. God promises that when we seek Him with all our hearts, we will find Him. When we find Him, we have a choice to make: do we continue following our own inclinations, or do we surrender to His will?
Surrender is a battle term. It implies giving up all rights to the conqueror. Surrendering to God works the same way. God has a plan for our lives, and surrendering to Him means we set aside our own plans and eagerly seek His. The good news is that God’s plan for us is always in our best interest, unlike our own plans that often lead to destruction. Our Lord is a wise and beneficent victor; He conquers us to bless us.
So enough introduction about surrender, let's discuss about what we could ACTUALLY do in our everyday life to surrender and what 'surrender' can do in our lives and how it will change our lives completely.
What will surrendering do?
Surrendering would change your life completely. How? You won't need to worry about your future anymore because you know that God has plans for you and you've surrender yourself completely to Him. This will also mean that God will take care of you completely, protect you and be with you at all times. When you surrender, you'll feel more at ease knowing that God is there and always will be there for you. You will know that your life is in His and only His hands.
If Springfield (our school, students, teachers and staff) are willing to surrender to God completely, there will be absolute changes in the school grounds. When we surrender ourselves to GOD, we know that we belong to Him and we were meant to serve Him and only Him so in everything we do we do it for His glory. Imagine if we all think that way? That everything we do is only for Him? We wouldn't be selfish anymore, we would work together for Him, we would see each other as a family, help each other in need, there would be no more bullying, no more fear and worry. Isn't it amazing?
Why do we need to surrender?
We need to surrender because God is our one and only creator so to begin with we are, always and have been his children; His work of art. So it is only logical to surrender ourselves to the Creator. Our lives are in His hands to begin with.
How to surrender?
God said that if we seek Him with all our hearts, we will find Him. So the way to surrender is to leave every earthly characteristics and seek Him with all your being. Long for His presence and forget about what the world wants you to become and be what God wants you to become instead. This is how to surrender.
When to surrender?
Anytime you are ready because surrendering ourselves to God means leaving everything behind and let God take the lead. Are you ready for it? If you are then you can surrender so there is no specific time. It depends on the individual. As long as you are sincere then 'when' doesn't really matter.
God working in us
When God knows that we have decided to surrender to Him, He can finally use us completely. We could be a blessing for others. Give a helping hand for the people who needs it. Isn't it great? When we surrender ourselves to God, He will lead the way, gives us what we need and work in us through our every action and words. We would be an example and when people see us they would recognize us as a Christian. When God works in us, we could bring happiness for others while bringing glory to His name. Our calling would be fulfilled when we surrender ourselves to God and let him work in us for whatever purpose He have in our lives because we were born in this world for a reason right? I believe in that.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
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