I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.

— Romans 12:1

At times I have struggled with trusting God to direct and control my life. And Romans 12:1 has been a helpful reminder that I need to surrender myself to the Lord. This verse challenges me to offer myself completely to God, recognizing his mercy and goodness in my life.

Surrendering to God is not just a one-time decision; each day we need to commit to aligning our will with God’s. This involves letting go of our desires, fears, and ambitions, and inviting God to guide and shape our lives according to his purpose. It requires humility and faith to surrender our plans and trust that God’s ways are higher and his love is unfailing.

When we surrender to God, we experience true freedom and peace. We release the burden of trying to control outcomes and instead embrace God’s sovereignty. Surrender opens the door for God to work miracles in our lives, transforming our weaknesses into strengths and our struggles into testimonies of his grace.

If you wrestle with surrendering to God, I encourage you to pray earnestly and ask him to help you see that we can’t control our own lives—only God can. Surrender your fears, dreams, and uncertainties into his capable hands, knowing that he cares for you and desires the best for your life.

Father, help us to trust your plans and yield to your will each day. May our lives be a testimony to your goodness and faithfulness. Amen.