How?

To lift something and then drop it...

To hold something and yet drop it...

Depending on the context, this is crazy or makes perfect sense. You wouldn't want to lift or hold something only to break it moments later. However, if we are talking about "unto God", then it makes perfect sense. One of the hardest things I have had to learn is the art of letting go, releasing, giving in to, surrendering. Maybe it is perfectionism (that I am thankfully not bound by any more but still a tempting habit), the need to be self-controlled, that makes it hard to also be a person of faith. My mind and spirit are in constant strife as I am pulled back and forth between faith and works.

God's desire is our complete surrender to His will, because it is in His perfect will for each of us that He can bless us and He also receives glory to His name. The way, the reason, we surrender will come from our love for Him. It is out of His love for us that we can return love to Him and to others. "We love Him because He first loved us."

So, in my quest to surrender, I must learn to lift up my requests to the Lord and then let them go, allowing God to work all things out according to His purpose, in His timing. Maybe I should sit on my hands so they can stop interferring?! haha

Lord God, Thank You for the simple truth that You love us. You want the very best for Your children so if we can simply surrender our wills, wants and cares, You will provide according to Your plan and purpose. Although I cannot see the how or why of the circumstances I am in, I trust You. Help me to surrender. Lead my steps, taking me out of the way. Hold me close. In Your Son's name I have peace and trust. amen!