The "S" Word

Today I sit here and I feel a peace.  I have spent the weekend celebrating Cory's birthday with a day trip to Pigeon Forge, fellowshipping and worshipping in church on Sunday, and cleaning and organizing on Monday.  It was a busy weekend...a good one.  I also included lots of reading, a long bath, and precious moments with Kevin.  Today I feel a peace.  I still have situations and challenges that hover in my mind.  I choose peace.  I receive this peace because of "surrender". 

It is nothing new that we need to surrender all to God.  It is not a new concept that we must turn over our lives to the Lordship of Christ.  However, do we really "surrender" all or "turn" it ALL to Jesus?  I will pray and pray and cry, and plead forgiveness and turn it all to Jesus in word and genuinely think I have.  Yet, my friends, I don't really give Him "all" for very long.

I this day surrender my children, my marriage, my body, my finances, home, vehicles, and all other distractions from what is most important in my life.  A trusting, secure, relationship with Christ.  I have taken my "surrender" back too many times to experience the consequences.  The ongoing refinement in my life is producing a "wisdom" that more worthy than my "self".  Today, my friends, I give back what was never mine.  I have purpose and the purpose is designed and assigned by God.  I cannot be distracted by doing things my way.  By now your are saying, "Well, Anna, Hello?"  It's easier said than done around here sometimes.

I do know that in my surrendered life of these past few days I have lost 2 lbs.  I have no diet.  I have knowledge (many, many books) and I have a "temple" to take care of.  I have a Lord who is truly my Lord over my emotions, appetite, desires, and motives. 

Today, my friends, I hope you will join me in evaluating the stresses and challenges in your life.  Admit your control has weaknesses.  Give them to our Lord completely.  Do your part as He leads.  We can experience a peace beyond understanding.  Use the "S" word today.  I "Surrender" all. 

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