Another Surrender: Winning Big in Jesus’ Name

In a previous blog, I spoke about “surrendering well” and invited you to surrender well with me. I pray that you sincerely accepted the invitation.

Since then, the Lord has been walking me through each area of my life, stopping me along the way, reminding me that my journey with Him (and yours!) will require another surrender. And another. And to surrender again after that.

And so, it was no surprise when He highlighted yet another area that was ripe for a fresh surrender.

With the year closing out, I’ve been spending extra time reflecting and looking back over the year. As I was looking over the year, though, the waves of doubts about whether I’ve done enough, the lies of my inadequacy, comparisons to other lawyers and entrepreneurs, it all surfaced.  

I took all these concerns to the Lord and He showed me that my heart and vision needed to be surrendered again. And when I did, He was so kind to remind me of all my tangible wins and things that the world would see as success.

But, He challenged me to take stock of the more important things.

The big wins I’ve had in the Spirit that far outweigh what can be measured by the world’s standards.

The growth in my marriage, the Godly new community and new relationships He is springing up around us right before my eyes, the new depths being explored in existing relationships, the people whose lives are impacted by my obedience, every mental struggle I’ve overcome – it all matters.

Just like that, the gratitude returned.

The comparisons ceased.

The revelation that I am living in answered prayers began to settle in my spirit. The Lord reminded me that I cannot even begin to fathom the life He’s prepared for me and so comparisons are useless anyway.

I remembered that my value is so much greater than anything I could ever produce and that even though the Lord has graced me to excel in the things He’s given me to steward, I do not produce to become worthy, instead, I produce because He is worthy.

Chain-Breaker, I challenge you to do the same.

Every silent battle you’ve fought and overcome, every time you’ve opened your Bible when you didn’t feel like it.

Every moment you spent in prayer when you didn’t have the words to say. When you smiled and laughed despite the pain in your heart. Given when you lacked.

Each day that you decided to begin again when everything in your body wanted to quit.

Count it all.

Because the truth for most of us is that we’ve been winning BIG all year, in Jesus’ name.

Every surrender, every “yes” was a win.

I’m learning that we are constantly evolving and always in process.

He’s teaching me that surrender is not this one-time deal that covers us for the rest of our lives.

Surrender is for a lifetime. A daily battle. Surrender is such a beautiful, intricate, messy, and complicated process. It’s a call that requires a consistent “yes” and a heart posture that says “Lord, I’m with whatever you with!” with no hesitation.

If there is any area you feel stagnant, surrender it. And watch Him shape your views.

Our God is intentional. Nothing is ever wasted with Him. There are no tricks or gimmicks involved. He is not sitting back dangling our desires in front of us. He withholds no good thing from those He loves and He loves us. If tension exists it must be for a purpose because He is good.

We are stubborn and hardheaded about so much! Let’s be stubborn about who our God is! As we go into the new year, let’s have that “you can’t tell me nothing about my Daddy!” type of energy when it comes to who God is through tough seasons.

The deeper we grow in our faith, the more we will realize that He is really HIM for real! He really is exactly who He says that He is and will never change! He can be trusted with our surrender.

It is honestly overwhelming, but in the best ways. I could cry right now just thinking about it! LOL

So, this year, after the aesthetic recaps are done, after we’ve celebrated and given God the glory for the outward successes as we absolutely should, let’s invest the same time and celebration into the Spiritual wins that the world may never see.

After all, these are the wins that will last into eternity.

In this season, I am so grateful for the Lord’s intentionality.

Chain-Breakers, I want to hear from you!

COMMENT below, how has your journey been with surrender? What has the Lord shown you about Himself through that process?

I love each of you so much and pray that the Lord would cover you this holiday season. If the Lord allows, I will catch you in the next one!

Freely,

Latiera