December 31 Surrender/Freedom (from A River of Hope)

The year is quickly drawing to a close. We have learned much. We have come a long way. We have been through hard times. We don’t only think we have, we know we have. We have had faith, doubted, and then had faith again. We have been strong and weak. And now, the time has come. It is here. In this moment, we can surrender. We can turn our faces into the light. We can embrace the quiet spirit of freedom.

We have held on tightly to so many things. It is hard to let go. And yet, until we do, we cannot truly receive. We do not control our destiny. There is a loving Creator, much wiser and more powerful than we who has held us in the palm of his hand as we have struggled. He has longed to show us an easier, softer path. We can let God begin guiding our thoughts and actions today. This will prepare us for a wonderful new year.

Surrender is the key to inner peace and deep satisfaction. It is the handmaiden of freedom. All we need to do is to let go one last time and trust. God will see us through. He will carry us along the journey. He will help us climb steep mountains and lead us along quiet streams.

God, we surrender our journey to your care and protection. May we walk with you forever.

 Many blessings and Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amy Lynn

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