For Good

We make one bad choice that leads to another, that leads to another, that leads to another, and then we feel lost and so far away from God. It's in those moments that He's there loving us through it and waiting for us to look up. The courage is not in how much we struggle on our own but the courage is in how we completely surrender to Him. 

"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)

Hurt or Free?

Hurt people, hurt people. Free people, free people. You have a choice. You can choose to hurt and bring pain to someone.  You can choose to show someone the freedom that comes through salvation and surrendering to Jesus. Will you walk in hurt or in freedom today?

...where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV)

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36 ESV)

Surrender

"All to Jesus, I surrender, all to Him I freely give!" (Hymn: I Surrender All) That's my prayer for this week!!! 
It's Monday, we don't know what's going to happen this week but we can choose to surrender our week now! 

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. (Psalm 55:22 ESV)

I Surrender YOU!

Too many times we try to take control of situations and people.  We try and impress our own goals and visions and expectations for what we think their lives should look like.  We mean well, we really do. We have fears and hopes and dreams for them.  We try so hard to hold on to them and help them rather than getting out of the way and letting the Lord work.

Received this prayer from a dear friend and mentor tonight.  A prayer of release, a prayer of surrender!  

To my friend who I want so much for, this is my prayer for you:

"Because Jesus Christ is my Lord, I free you from my anxiety, fears and control.  I trust the Holy Spirit to lead you and show you the way that is right for you--the way of love, joy, and peace and all that salvation includes. I place you at God's throne of grace.  I cannot force my will on you.  I cannot live your life for you.  I give you to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  You are a very special person.  As much as I love you, God loves you more.  Your life today is totally in His hands, and I trust Him with it.  In Jesus Name I release you from my expectation.  I place you on open palms to the Lord. I give you my blessing. I let you go. "