Day 9

Imagine the excitement of waking up and setting your thoughts on Heavenly Things, knowing that God already knows what good news is in store for you today. Instead of waking up with dread, anxiety, or boredom, you can fix your eyes on Jesus and wholeheartedly surrender your will to God’s.

This attitude of surrender makes each day an exhilarating adventure with God. You can ask Him, “What do You have planned for me today? What are we going to accomplish together?”

Surrender isn’t just a mental exercise or a lofty concept. It’s an action that requires a conscious choice. It’s a decision that engages your entire being—heart, mind, will, emotions, and body—as you yield yourself to God’s Will.

The apostle Paul wrote, “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” That is the language of joyful surrender. He was not interested in doing things on his own, isolated from God. That doesn’t mean he was a puppet or a robot, either—it just means that he had discovered true life by letting the Power of Christ guide his words and steps.

Surrendering to God helps tune your ears to His Voice. The Word of God comes alive. God’s Peace guards your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. The adventure of the day begins by giving God control and allowing His Will to become your will.

This intimate relationship with God is not passive but active. God is the initiator and you are the responder, surrendering your will and allowing God’s Love to fill the core of our being. When this Love Center is activated, fear loses its grip.

Today, as you spend fifteen minutes alone with God, fix your gaze on Jesus and offer Him your life in complete surrender. Let His Love fill your heart. Let faith stir in your soul. Allow Him to give you the Love, Acceptance, and Freedom your heart longs for. And then, ask Him to guide your steps today. “Jesus, I surrender my will to Yours. What adventure is ahead? What are we going to accomplish today? Who do you want me to love today? How do you want me to see myself right now?”

You will never regret giving God your entire being. He is the safest place to be because His Love for you will never end.

Questions for Reflection

1. How might surrendering to God every morning feel like an adventure?
2. In which areas do you most need God’s Power and Assistance? How could you surrender yourself to God in those areas?
3. Is it easy or difficult for you to pray, “Jesus, I surrender my will to Yours”? Why is that?