Surrender: How Will You Live Today?

All our lives, we think and plan. What will tomorrow bring? What will I be when I grow up? Where will I attend school? Who will I marry? Where will I live? Questions. We have countless questions, thoughts and plans. But have you ever thought about what God wants you to do? What His will for you is if you would just let go of yours and listen for the quiet whisper of his voice within your heart? When you surrender your will, your true will and freedom will be found. How will you allow God to lead you and help you live your life today?

Here is a prayer I wrote in 2011 that might help you start this conversation with God.

Prayer of the Willing Servant

In my free will, I freely will, the free will that you gave. To do your will, to give my life to whatever will you may. To be your servant, though not worthy, please use my life for good. And change my heart, my mind, my tongue, my soul to listen to your word. Please let my hands reach out to help all those who are in need, not for myself, but for you dear God, I humbly do concede. I surrender to you my foolish pride, please take it from my hands. I am far from perfect, have my flaws, yet please Lord keep me in your sight. In my free will, I freely will, the free will that you gave. To do your will, to give my life to whatever will you may. Amen.

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