But I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.
Jeremiah 7:23 (NIV)
Obedience is hard for some. I admit, in my past, I wanted to do things my way. I thought I could find happiness on my own. It wasn’t until I came to the end of myself that I realized I did not know what was best for me.
Surrender did not come easy for me. I still held on to things that I wanted to control; things that were not necessarily good for me. I know I am a work in progress and God will allow me to go around the mountain as long as I want but I am learning He truly knows what is best for me.
When I surrender, I find peace. There is no more striving or chaos. Each time I give up my rights to something, I find more freedom. Freedom is what God wants for me. If I obey God, it will go well with me. I will find favor in all that I do.
Be Encouraged! If you are struggling with letting go, ask God to help you. He will guide and teach you about surrender and obedience to Him. Your life will be filled with peace.