Day 10

I hope you’ve been able to pray this simple prayer, “Jesus, I surrender my will to Yours” each morning. This is about more than just repeating a prayer, of course. It’s about an inner decision to surrender everything to the God who loves you more than you could ever imagine.

Surrender is the key that ignites the Flow of the Spirit, activates the Gifts of the Spirit, and cultivates the Fruit of the Spirit. Through surrender, you are transformed into the person you were uniquely created to be. Even your personality takes on a profoundly new dimension as the Spirit’s Influence flows through you.

This transformation isn’t the result of your own strength or abilities, but rather the Work of God’s Power within you. The more time you spend with Him and the more you are able to trust Him with your entire being, the deeper Work He does in you. He changes you from the inside out, and that genuine change produces results that are a blessing to you and those around you. Surrender leads to transformation, and transformation produces good fruit.

Surrender is not a one-time decision but rather a daily lifestyle. That’s why this is the first simple prayer we are exploring, and it’s one you should pray regularly.

I’ve noticed that a rise in my anxiety level serves as a litmus test for areas in my life that I haven’t fully surrendered to the Lord. When anxiety begins to infiltrate your thoughts and emotions, it often means your heart is subconsciously attempting to regain control in areas you’ve entrusted to God. The sense of worry, fear, or frustration can indicate a departure from the Holy Spirit’s Flow of Righteousness, Peace, and Joy. Even if you’ve prayed a surrender prayer in the morning, this can happen halfway through the day, leading to anxiety as a consequence.

When anxiety threatens to replace your peace, it’s a call to fresh surrender. In these moments, it’s helpful to pause, take a deep breath, and recite the simple prayer once more: “Jesus, I surrender my will to Yours.” Examine your thoughts and notice if you have taken control of any area, then give that area back to God.

Tomorrow we’ll move on to another simple prayer, but I invite you to keep praying this one each day: “Jesus, I surrender my will to Yours.” Allow yourself to rest in Him and trust in Him. Take a few minutes to examine every area of your day, your family, your career, your character, and your plans. Are you fully surrendered to God?

Questions for Reflection

1. Why do you think it is important to recognize that your transformation comes from God’s Power and not your own strength?
2. Can you think of a time when surrendering to God notably guided your reactions or decisions in a positive way? Describe what happened.
3. Do you feel completely surrendered to God? Why or why not?