Fwd: FW: The Practice of Surrender-pls read this.
Bernadette Khader
Pls Read..& be blessed in Jesus name..!
The Practice of Surrender…….!
"If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want.
They must be willing even to give up their lives to follow me."(Mathew 16:24)
Paul's moment of surrender occurred on the Damascus road after he was knocked down by blinding light.
For others, less drastic methods are needed to get our attention. Regardless, surrendering is never just a one-time event.
Paul said, "I die daily." (1 Corinthians 15:31)
There is a moment of surrender and there is the practice of surrender.The practice of surrender requires perseverance. It is moment-by-moment and lifelong.
You may have to re-surrender your life fifty times a day:
"If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want.
They must be willing even to give up their lives [daily] to follow me." (Matthew 16:24)
Let me warn you: When you decide to live a totally surrendered life, that decision will be tested.Sometimes it will mean doing inconvenient, unpopular, costly, or seemingly impossible tasks.
It will often mean doing the opposite of what you feel like doing.
"Those who are living by their natural inclinations have their minds on the things human nature desires;
Those who live in the Spirit have their minds on spiritual things." (Romans 8:5)
We are, by nature, self-centered. When hurt by someone,Your natural inclination is to hurt back.
It is natural to defend yourself when criticized,
To hide your mistakes instead of confessing them, and to try to impress others.
You can usually figure out what will please God by doing the opposite of your natural inclination.
Are you still arguing and struggling with God over his right to do with your life as he pleases?It is time to surrender - to God's grace, love, and wisdom
Secretary
It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.
2 Samuel 22:33-34