There Is Power in Surrender

 What do these three photos have in common? Arms extended, maybe eyes closed.  To me, these pictures depict a form of surrender.  That feeling that comes when you lay down your worries or problems at the feet of God.  Surrender is a wonderful place to be.  That means that your trust in the Lord is in full effect and nothing anyone says to you or does to you can hurt you.  Surrender is not a lack of care, don't misunderstand. 





The word surrender as defined by Merriam Webster is this: the action of

yielding one's person or giving up the possession of something especially into the power of another.  Hopefully, for you, that power is Jesus.  There is a scripture verse that has become one of my favorites and I think it describes how wonderfully blessed we are as Christians to be able to have such an amazing relationship with the one true God.  It's found in Hebrews 4:14-16 and it says,

"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.  For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-yet was without sin.  Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

This one scripture verse sums up the relationship between God and man.  Because God sent his only son wrapped in flesh, he is able to sympathize with our weaknesses.  I also love the fact that it reminds us that Jesus was tempted in every way, BUT WAS WITHOUT SIN.  You could use these words as something to solidify your faith in Jesus, knowing how concrete and steadfast He is; how perfect He is.  I know I do.  

One other thing that brings me peace is when it says. "let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence..."  because it reminds me that God is on my side.  I hope that this has helped remind you of the power of surrender, even though it's actually a very vulnerable place to be, too.  Wrapped in the arms of a loving Savior, surrender is strength.  Put your faith and trust in Jesus, my friend.  You can't go wrong.