Also, when you put your own agenda aside and focus on God's agenda, you are in the right road for total surrender. The eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those who are fully surrendered to HIM. When we turn our prayers in the direction of surrender rather than defence, God will strengthen us in that attitude.

Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Mark 16:24 , "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross." We need to crucify our ego daily and let God be in the driver's seat of our life. Independence is the desire to be significant on our own terms, and this does not glorify God. We must come to the place where we realise that we can't take one breath or accomplish anything, without God.

There is something within each of us that longs to be in charge of our lives. But true freedom comes when we allow Jesus Christ to rule our hearts. When we do this, we act in humility towards God and bid Him rule and reign over us completely. When Christ rules in our heart, our feet will walk in His ways, and not our ways.

If you intend to surrender totally to God, you have to let HIM lead you all the way, and allow HIM to take pre-eminence in everything you do. Jesus Christ surrendered totally to His Heavenly Father when He went through floggings, insults and a painful death on the cross, for the sin of mankind. He said in Mark 14:36 , "Abba Father, everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet, not what I will, but what you will." Jesus recognized that His Heavenly Father was in full control and He decided to surrender to the Father's will.

What an awesome thing to do and a great example to all of us! When you decide to let God's will be done in your life, He will be with you all the way. You may not understand it, but God always knows the end from the beginning. When your decide to hold things loosely, God will reign in your life, without a rival.

Child of God, I encourage to surrender totally to God in all that you do. We cannot do anything in our own strength but when we surrender to God, He will definitely lead us and be the driver of our life. You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain, when you have this attitude of total surrender. PEACE


PRAYER OF SALVATION

If you have not already committed your life to Jesus and you would like to do so now, please pray this prayer:

"Lord Jesus, I am sorry for all the things I have done wrong. Thank you for dying for me on the cross, to set me free from my sins. I ask you to come into my life as my personal Lord and Saviour, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen."

Congratulations, if you have prayed this prayer. Please look for a Bible-believing church, to fellowship with the brethren. Please do not hesitate to contact me, if I can be of any assistance to you. Remain blessed and enjoy the presence of the Lord.

About the Author:

Ronke is a woman of faith and has compassion for souls. She strongly believes that, with God, all things are possible. Through her ministry, Touching Hearts ministries (UK), God is using her to minister to the sick and the brokenhearted. She has written some articles, which are encouraging and a source of blessing. For more information, please visit her website on www.touchingheartsministries.co.uk

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