The Power of Surrender

Recently I have discovered the power of surrender. What do I mean by this? Well faith is trusting in God, believing that God has our best at heart. Trusting in the generosity and goodness of God. This does not mean that we will experience only what we want but rather that no matter "what is in our life now" we accept it as it is and trust that God will work it out for our good. Romans 8:28

I found myself in a situation recently that was very difficult and I saw no solution. However there was someone who could help, but I had promised myself never to ask them for anything due to a strained relationship over the years.God worked in a way where this person found out about my situation and to my surprise offered to help.Part of me wanted to rise up in my pride and stand my ground but by the help of the Holy Spirit I saw God's plan. God had allowed this situation in order for there to be healing and forgiveness in a relationship that I had resigned to never get any better. This person was my Dad.

God took a difficult circumstance in my life and used it to bring about a miracle that means more to me than anything Gos could have given me. God used the one person I never thought he could. This was a valuable lesson in surrender, forgiveness and the generous heart of God. Although many are going through hard financial times and I do believe in God's faithfulness for his children to see them through. I also believe that God will work in a way that brings far more good than just meeting a need.

Today I took my kids to visit my Dad. We had a nice visit and I am so thankful for the gifts of God. I know that I will not have my Dad in my life for too many more years but I am thankful that whatever time we have left will no longer be strained or wasted. Faith is trusting in the goodness and generosity of God. But God's priorities and economics are not our own. Trust and surrender you will not be disappointed but you will grow.