Simple Surrender

Madonna and Child. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Let me tell you what true surrender is. It is simply resting in the love of God as a little baby rests in its mother’s arms.

Fenelon, Let Go

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My heart is not proud, O Lord

my eyes are not haughty

I do not concern myself with great matters

or things too wonderful for me.

But I have stilled and quieted my soul like a weaned child with its mother.

Like a weaned child is my soul within me.

Psalm 131: 1-2

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Lord,

Let me rest today in your love like a baby rests in his mother’s arms:

Trusting completely

Supported and secure

Sure of your goodness

Let me release the things that keep me from your peace:

Anxiety

Pride

My will

Help me to carry the feeling of love and surrender through my day.

Amen

What difference would it make in your day if you could carry the feeling of love and surrender into your circumstances? I am praying for this today.

Betsy

14 Responses »

Jeanette Edgar on August 1, 2012 at 8:52 am said:

You’re on my favorite word today, Surrender! Beautiful prayer and post. Thanks for sharing!

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- Writing Sisters on August 1, 2012 at 9:40 am said:
  
  Surrender is a word I’m reflecting on too. Simple things can be so hard. Thanks for your comment. B
  
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Lynna Clark on August 1, 2012 at 9:09 am said:

Thank you Betsy, for reminding me this morning of this life changing truth.

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- Writing Sisters on August 1, 2012 at 9:41 am said:
  
  Thanks Lynna. I need to be reminded often myself. B
  
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Jenny Alexander on August 1, 2012 at 10:29 am said:

What a wonderful prayer – thank you

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- Writing Sisters on August 1, 2012 at 10:33 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jenny. Appreciate you taking time to comment.
  
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apronheadlilly on August 1, 2012 at 12:13 pm said:

Surrender–the lifelong lesson that once experienced makes you hunger for that peace again. But the world rushes in, and we go through the practice once more of releasing tight fists to the Lord, the things we can’t control. Really, not so simple. Lord, help.

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- Writing Sisters on August 1, 2012 at 12:19 pm said:
  
  Surrender is a simple concept – but for me it’s a constant challenge. As soon as I release something to God I try to take it back. I have “tight fists” too. “A lifelong lesson for sure.
  
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  - apronheadlilly on August 1, 2012 at 3:42 pm said:
    
    Yes. And today is another day to surrender. Sigh.
Caddo Veil on August 1, 2012 at 1:09 pm said:

Joining you in that fervent prayer, Sisters! God bless you abundantly–love, sis Caddo

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- Writing Sisters on August 1, 2012 at 1:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks Caddo, I hope the novel is going well!
  
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gracefully50 on August 1, 2012 at 8:19 pm said:

Amen!

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granbee on August 4, 2012 at 12:13 pm said:

Resting in God’s arms right along with you, dear ladies!

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Donkeywhispererfarm2010 on August 4, 2012 at 6:26 pm said:

Every day is a new day a day of renewed strength it does take practice to ask GOD for help each day. I enjoyed your post today.

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