Sometimes I think we forget how small and fragile we humans really are.
Sometimes I think we forget how much Yahweh is in control, and how much we can let go and trust Him.
Sometimes I think we forget what freedom feels like, because sometimes we forget what freedom is.
There’s a philosophy skipping around in our heads, and consequently our lives, telling us that freedom is following our hearts. Freedom is finding our own truth. Freedom is being independent, making our own decisions. But true freedom isn’t about us. It’s all about Him, the Maker of our hearts, the One who holds the stars in his hands.
You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (John 8:32)
True freedom comes when we realize the Maker loves us and knows us better than we do. God is smarter than we are. He has a plan for each of us that is greater than we could ever imagine. It’s only when we surrender our fears and doubts, and accept His direction in our lives that we can know true freedom.
It is only in letting go of the idols in my life that it is well with my soul.
It is only in finding the One who made me that I truly find myself.
So why do I battle the Maker of the universe?
Why do I challenge the Master storyteller, insisting that I can write a better version of my life than He already has?
Why do I cross my arms when my heavenly Father is reaching out to me?
Why do I close my eyes when His truth is all around me?
Fear and doubt never want me to surrender. They remind me of the pain of letting go, but they forget to tell me of the joy. They forget to remind me of the closeness that I feel to my Savior when I put Him first. They refuse to dazzle me with the truth of what surrender really is.
Surrender is freedom.
Perhaps there’s something in your life that you know you must surrender. It terrifies you to think of letting go, pestering your heart and haunting you at night.
Don’t let fear and doubt win. Trust your heavenly Father. Know that He loves you. He’s leading you, and He wants what is best for you.
Don’t fear surrender.
Embrace its freedom, and discover its joy.
You won’t ever regret it.
What can you surrender today?
