SURRENDER
... the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage...” – Acts 23:11
Melissa used to live a very comfortable life. She was young, had a
high-paying job, owned the latest gadgets, and had more than P100,000 in
her savings account. She served every Sunday in her community. She was
well liked by her co-servants and she tithed regularly. She had a great
relationship with the Lord.
But one day, God called her to serve in a greater capacity. After
praying hard, she decided to let go of everything and follow the Lord.
Her friends thought she was crazy! When they asked her why she gave her
money away, she just smiled and said, “God told me to surrender
everything to Him. He told me to trust in Him.”
What many considered was a stupid act was actually an act of bravery.
How many of us could do what she had done? She knew that these worldly
things would hinder her from truly serving the Lord, so she let go of
them, not knowing what the future would bring.
For many people, “surrender” might mean weakness and cowardice,
especially since it means “giving up.” But surrendering to God is
probably the bravest thing we could do because it means stepping out of
our comfort zones and stepping into “God’s zone.” Karren Renz Seña (karren.s@shepherdsvoice.com.ph)
Reflection: When God calls you, He will equip you. Don’t hesitate to let go and let God. Take courage and just follow His leading.
Holy
Spirit, grant us the gift of courage, so that we may continue to trust
God wholeheartedly as we continue to follow His will.
Blessed Eugene de Mazenod, bishop, pray for us.
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