I have been reading The Purpose-Driven Life at the suggestion of a friend. Today I read about surrendering to God, and the way that was phrased stuck with me. Surrender. As the author mentioned, that word usually has a very negative connotation. However, the way it was explained made a lot of sense, and got me thinking. We all must surrender at some point. Isn’t it best to surrender to God? If we need to be vulnerable, doesn’t it make sense to offer that vulnerability to the source of all love and all strength? Seems like a perfect combination.

We all get frustrated at situations and sometimes want to give up. Surrendering to God doesn’t mean giving up. It’s better than giving up. It means acknowledging God’s power and God’s control. No matter what size load we’re carrying, it’s always lighter when we turn and listen to the One who’s in control. Surrendering to God means openly accepting His guidance and His outcomes. I know that He (as infinite Mind) thinks everything through much better than I do, and considers with a lot more wisdom than I do, so why do I dare argue with Him by worrying or trying to “do it all on my own”?

Something to think about.