LIVING A HOLYSTIC LIFE Here I Stand High in Surrender BY MELISSA KESSLER
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n a still and quiet space with just me and God, I sat asking Him what I was to do, not only for this new year, but for my life in general. I thought I heard wrong, but He clearly spoke to me and said, “SURRENDER.”
Whoa! What, God? Like totally surrender and give up control??? Do you know who you’re talking to? Oh, He sure did, and He knew what my soul needed. It was a scary thing to do, but if He was telling me, I would be sure to listen. So, I didn’t even wait for the new year to start following His command. And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it. (2 John 1:6, NLT) As I stepped forward into surrender and that word kept swirling through my mind, I had no idea how I could
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follow through. Then one day, the lyrics of “Whole Heart” by Hillsong United made it clear, “Here I stand high in surrender…” and that’s exactly what I did. If you are being called to surrender (and we all are!), I encourage you to sit still, listen to this song, and let God have His way with you. I am sure you will not be disappointed. But first, keep reading to hear why surrendering to our God is essential to attain peace in your life. Now, about two months into my commitment to surrender, my life feels brand new in every way. My marriage has a spark again. My children aren’t scared to tell or ask me things. And I have started a brand new ministry in my local area to bring more godly peace to women. I no longer fear that I am not doing enough; the extra weight I was carrying from stress has melted away. I completely trust that God will provide all I need: complete healing, timely answers, people sent to me,
