Weekly Devotionals - Marissa

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." – Proverbs 3:5-6

Surrender.

How do we surrender?

Brigett spoke this past Sunday on surrender and living life with an open hand.

Are there things in your life that you are holding onto with a closed fist?

I am not going to lie…surrendering all things in my life is hard. I can talk a good game; say I am going “to delegate” or “I will ask for help next time”. Do I always follow through with those promises? No. Definitely not. Having control of plans, situations, etc. makes me feel better. But it also can be a downfall. Sharing the load with someone can not only make whatever you’re doing more successful, but it can also make your life less stressful!!
God wants the same thing from you! He wants you to share your burdens with Him.
Lay them down at His feet. Let Him help you carry the load.

At the beginning of this year, I was more challenged than ever before in learning to live life with an open hand. I had to decide…Do I let the things around me dictate how I feel and control me emotionally? Or do I surrender those worries and anxieties surrounding the changes in my life to God. Without Him, I wouldn’t have made it through those low times.

God wants our mess. He doesn’t want perfection.

What can you surrender to Him this week?

Marissa