For many years, I tried to live life my way. I carried a lot of heartache and pain because I thought I could handle everything on my own. But over time, I learned that surrendering to God's plan is the best thing I could ever do. His way is always better.
😫When we try to carry the weight of life by ourselves, it can feel overwhelming. But in Matthew 11:28-30, God invites us to take His yoke upon us because His burden is light. We aren’t meant to carry everything on our own.
🥹I know this firsthand. When I was a child, I was hurt by a male family member, and the pain of that followed me into adulthood. That pain was too heavy for me to carry alone. 😌I found peace by surrendering to God. I prayed, I cried, I read the Bible, and I even wrote a letter to the person who hurt me.
🙏Forgiveness is powerful👼
It's not about letting the person off the hook but about freeing yourself from the burden of anger and pain. In Matthew 6:14, the Bible says that if we forgive others, our heavenly Father will also forgive us. Holding onto resentment only keeps us stuck, while the other person may have already moved on.
When we forgive, we give the burden to God, who says, "Vengeance is mine." God loves all of us, even those who have wronged us, because all have sinned and fallen short of His glory.
I've done things that I'm not proud of, but God has always been there to forgive me. 🙏 Thanks to Jesus' sacrifice, I can go to God directly, ask for forgiveness, and surrender my pain to Him. 🌟
I remember the moment I truly surrendered my life to God. It was the year 2000, and I was out shopping with my sisters and daughter. A church group was handing out pamphlets, and someone gave me one. At first, I just put it away, but later I read it.
The words jumped out at me! I knew God was calling me. The next day, I took my kids to that church, and even though I was late, I made it just in time for the altar call.
I felt such a strong pull from God that I went up and gave my life to Him. It felt like I had tunnel vision. I could only see what was at the altar: the pastor. The audience was blurred out as I stood from my seat and almost floated to the altar. That day changed my life. ✨🙏
Psalm 51:12 says, "Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me." Even when I drifted away from God a few years later, He never gave up on me. One night, while I was partying, I prayed, "God, if you don’t want me doing this, you’ll have to help me stop." And He did! He took away my desire to smoke and party. He led me back to Him, and I realized how much better my life was when I trusted His plan.
The big moment of surrender came when my sister passed away in 2020. 😢 I was heartbroken and lost. I turned away from God and tried to numb the pain through drinking and partying, but nothing worked. The only thing that brought me peace was surrendering my grief to Jesus. 🙏 He healed me, carried me through, and brought me back to His love. I gave up trying to fix everything on my own and let God take over. It was the best decision I ever made. ❤️
Now, when I look back, I see how God has always been there. Even in my hardest moments, He had a plan for me. Jeremiah 29:11-13 says, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." God has good plans for us, even when we can't see them.
A Prayer for You
Father God, I pray for anyone reading this blog post who is struggling with pain, trauma, or loss. Heal their hearts, carry their burdens, and give them peace. Help them to surrender to You and trust Your plan for their lives. Bless them and give them strength. In Jesus' name, Amen.
