Surrender

Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (NIV).

Today, in a devotional, I was asked “What is Jesus asking you to release to Him today, trusting that He knows best?”  As I think about this question a couple of things come to mind.  First,  I need to release my youngest son’s future to God.  He starting college in a couple of weeks and I want him to experience success.  A lot of the safety nets that he had in high school are gone.  He is going to have to learn how to navigate a new landscape and become an advocate for himself.  I want to fix everything and remove all barriers, but I can’t.  What I can do is trust God.  Trust that the same promises that God makes for me apply to my son.  He is going to be okay.  God has him.  God is in control.  

The next thing is my vocation of teaching.  It’s my 30 year, but there is always room for growth and change.  I have to trust God with the relationships I build with my students, colleagues, and parents.  I can retire, but I have to trust His timing for that too.  

The key is believing in the truth that God loves me and my family; all those in my sphere of influence.  If I lean not to my own understanding and trust Him with all my heart He will lead me where I should go.  I can trust His wisdom and sovereignty over my life.

Lord, I thank You for Your word.  I thank You for being God, sovereignty ruling this world and me.  I surrender all to You Lord.  Help me to trust You in every way.  In Jesus name.  Amen