Words & Whispers

I hear the Lord say:

You ponder the word ‘surrender.’ One connotation is ‘giving up’ and ‘admitting defeat.’ You picture a defeated, bedraggled soldier waving a white flag. But surrendering to Me, your loving Father is not this kind of action. It is not a matter of a powerful army overcoming a weaker group. Surrender to Me is falling into My loving embrace because you do best in My care. Your attempts to ‘conquer’ life can lead to frustration, depression, and exhaustion. I have a better way. I want to partner with you in life so that you will thrive, not just survive. Being an overcomer is possible with the strength and power of My Word. Consider Me your Commander in Chief, your band of brothers, your best friend, your Comforter and number one cheerleader. I am for you. Surrendering to Me means to partner with Me, trusting Me for the best outcome, standing in faith and assurance that all things work together for good.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 ESV

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