At times, my heart and spirit feel restless—stubborn even—and they resist the thought of surrender. The adrenaline rush of control can feel like driving a race car on a slippery road at an unsafe speed. Crazy, right? I know.
But after that reckless grip on control, uncertainty and weariness always follow. The weight of worry settles in—heavy and unmovable. I often find myself saying, “Here we go again.” Flesh, get out of my way.
It becomes an unspoken battle between my spirit and my flesh—holding on when I should be releasing everything to God and trusting Him fully. This feeling is a thief, robbing faith, peace, and joy. Moments of happiness and calm begin to feel like distant dreams instead of present realities.
Yet even in my mess, God has never left me. His hand is still holding me—even when I resist being held. His still, small voice gently calls me to surrender, obey, and trust Him alone. God is a jealous God—not because He is controlling, but because He knows what harms us. He does not want to share our hearts with false idols, whether they live in our minds, take physical form, or appear as people, things, or misplaced priorities.
His voice awakens my deepest desire for vulnerability—where hurt, pain, doubt, and fear of the unknown are finally laid down. God does not want surrender to be a temporary fix. He is the solution.
This is His direct invitation to submit and release everything that has a chokehold on us—everything that does not edify or bring glory to Him.
Today, I choose to surrender—not out of despair, but out of grateful worship. In spite of all my mess, He still loves me. In His presence, I find fullness of joy, peace, and solace. His will is good and perfect.
With my hands lifted high and my palms open, I surrender all to You, Lord.
And I invite you to consider surrendering whatever you’re holding onto as well.
🙏🏽💜🫶🏾🦋🌻🙏🏽
~Positive Thoughts by Paulette ®️
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
— James 4:7 (NIV)
Positive Thoughts by Paulette 