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Relinquish Control Part 2

Surrender begins with a willingness to believe that there is a God who is stronger than you. A God who is more powerful than you. A God who has the ability to rescue you and give you the power to breathe again. I’m learning that this simple willingness to believe changes the focus of your life. It begins to free you from the ever-tightening cycle of self-absorption and points you to help beyond your own inadequate strength. 

I’ve learned that if you are entirely ready to surrender your life and your will to the loving care and control of Jesus, then your sin, which is the really huge deal, will be forgiven, and you will start the process of becoming a new person who can walk free in the power and unfailing love of God. 

I’m learning that the greatness of a man or woman is determined by the measure of their surrender. When you surrender, God moves in, and you will finally have the right person in charge of your life and the right kind of power it takes to change. King Keith had to come down off the throne of his life and give God the control. I had to quit Edging God Out, had to drop my pride, and ask Jesus Christ to forgive my sin and lead my life. 

How he has changed my life! So much so, that it is my greatest joy to keep surrendering my life to him every single day because he is a God who loves me. Every night before I go to bed, I set the alarm on my phone, put it in my house shoe, and tuck it under my bed. What I’ve found is that this forces me to get on my knees every morning to pick it up and every night to put it back. I’m a slow learner and this little practice has helped me hit my knees. While I’m down there, I intentionally say morning and night, “My life is yours, Lord. I surrender. Do with me what you please.” As a result, I’m beginning to walk free. If you’ll choose to surrender and relinquish control, you can do the same.