Making a surrender list
While the song played, I felt led to write down all of the things that I surrender to the Lord. I wanted to see what my “all” looked like – what items specifically I am surrendering.
It’s easier to say, “I surrender all” than to be specific about it.
Turns out, when I started typing a numbered list of what I am surrendering to the Lord, I kept typing and ended up with 100 items!
I felt so free! With each new person, place, or thing I surrendered, I just kept feeling freer and freer.
This is helpful because now, when I’m tempted to revert back to “owning” those items on my list, I remind myself, “Oh yeah. I surrendered that to the Lord.” Then I’m free again.
I highly recommend this exercise. You will quickly discern just how much you are holding on to, what is holding you back or down, or disturbing your connection to Christ.
Then, when worry, fear, anxiety, or doubt rear their ugly heads, you can recall your list and say, “Oh yeah. I surrendered that to the Lord.”
It’s a matter of trust.
Dear Lord, thank You for this revelation that the more I surrender to You, entrust all to You, the freer I am. This keeps You on the Throne of my heart, and not worthless idols that just leave me anxious and empty. Please remind me every time I need reminding, Lord, that I can keep surrendering all to You. Thank You for being totally trustworthy, Lord. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
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