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“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God.” James 4:6a-7a (ESV)

Every one of us at one time or another has felt like our lives are not what we want them to be , but it’s what we do in that moment that makes all the difference. Do we try to handle it ourselves? Or do we look to the only One who is truly able to handle everything that comes our way and make our lives what they should be?

The very same God, who has the power to create everything out of nothing, can take a life of brokenness and turn it into something wonderful if only we allow Him. Unfortunately our pride sometimes gets in the way. We live trying to handle everything ourselves because we think we know better. Or maybe we think God is too busy to worry about our problems. Whatever the reason, deep down we know our way isn’t working. It’s time for something else. The only sure solution is complete surrender.

When we trust in God, instead of relying on our own abilities, our lives will never be a mess, even if things aren’t going exactly as planned.  Trusting in God allows us to live the way God intended –  no longer weighed down by a constant struggle. When we surrender control to the One who can handle it all, we become free.  And in that freedom, we can finally live.

“God, forgive me for wanting to do things my own way. Thank You for loving me enough to want to handle things for me. Help me to surrender fully.”

For His Glory,

Josey Bozzo
TRBC Women’s Life