The Surrendered Life

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

What is the surrendered life? Letting Go and Letting God Surrender: to give up, abandon, or relinquish into the power of another Committed vs. Surrender Commitment: to bind or obligate, as by pledge or  assurance. Examples of surrender: First disciples (Mark 1:17-20) Elisha (1 Kings 19:21)

Surrendering your life means: (Rick Warren) Following God's lead without knowing where he's sending you Waiting for God's timing without knowing when it will come Expecting a miracle without knowing how God will provide Trusting God's purpose without understanding the circumstances

Romans 12:1 Therefore, 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.

Why do we find it difficult to live out the surrendered life? We want to be in control

Why do we find it difficult to live out the surrendered life? We want to be in control We do not have a complete understanding of God

2 Corinthians 4:4 4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 

Why do we find it difficult to live out the surrendered life? We want to be in control We do not have a complete understanding of God We desire the things of the world Example: The Rich Young Man (Matthew 19:16-24 )

John 12:42-43 42 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved human praise more than praise from God.

Why do we find it difficult to live out the surrendered life? We want to be in control We do not have a complete understanding of God We desire the things of the world The surrendered life seems challenging

How can we live the surrendered life? Accept that we belong to God God created us

Psalm 139:13-14 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Psalm 86:9-10 9All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. 10 For you are great and do marvellous deeds; you alone are God.

How can we live the surrendered life? Accept that we belong to God God created us God made us to worship Him God paid the price for our sin

1 Corinthians 6:19-20a 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;20 you were bought at a price…

How can we live the surrendered life? Accept that we belong to God God created us God made us to worship Him God paid the price for our sin True worship is a life of surrender

How can we live the surrendered life? Accept that we belong to God Admit that God’s way is always the best

1 Corinthians 8:1-2 1…We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. 2 Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. 

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.

Isaiah 55:9 As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

How can we live the surrendered life? Accept that we belong to God Admit that God’s way is always the best Acknowledge that only God can truly satisfy

How can be grow our desire for God? Spend time Meditate on God Make a change Ask for the desire

How can we live the surrendered life? Accept that we belong to God Admit that God’s way is always the best Acknowledge that only God can truly satisfy

Philippians 3:7-9 7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.

How can we live the surrendered life? Accept that we belong to God Admit that God’s way is always the best Acknowledge that only God can truly satisfy Allow the Holy Spirit to work in us

John 14:16-18 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. 18 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

John 14:26-27 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Philippians 4:12-13 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

What does the surrendered life look like? (Jesus) Jesus the supreme example. Surrendered to the Father: His glory His life His Will

John 10:17-18 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”

Mark 14:36 “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”

What does the surrendered life look like? (Jesus) Jesus the supreme example. Surrendered to the Father: His glory His life His Will

Galatians 2:20 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

The Surrendered Life We want to be in control Accept that we belong to God We do not have a complete understanding of God Admit that God’s way is always the best We desire the things of the world Acknowledge that only God can truly satisfy The surrendered life seems challenging Allow the Holy Spirit to work in us

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in endless praise. My life: Have I surrendered my whole life to God? Are there still any areas of my life which I need to entrust to Him? My time: Do I live knowing that all my time belongs to God, or do I merely reserved small portion for Him in the spiritual “category” of my life?

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee. My body: Do I use the parts of my body to express the love of God to others, or are they being used to sin against Him?

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my voice and let me sing, Always, only for my King. Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from Thee. My tongue: Are the words that come out of my mouth edifying? Do I worship and testify of the goodness of God?

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect and use Every pow’r as Thou shalt choose. My possessions: Do I treat any of my possessions as if it were mine rather than God’s? My mind: Am I bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ?

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my will and make it Thine, It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Thine own, It shall be Thy royal throne. My will: Do I consistently seek to know and to do the will of God each and every day?  My affections: Am I allowing Christ to reign and rule over my affections, my emotions, and my responses?

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my love, my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store. Take myself and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee. My relationships: Is it my desire and intent to love God with all my heart, above all earthly relationships? Myself: Have I surrendered all that I am and all that I have to God unconditionally?

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in endless praise.

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee.

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my voice and let me sing, Always, only for my King. Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from Thee.

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect and use Every pow’r as Thou shalt choose.

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my will and make it Thine, It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Thine own, It shall be Thy royal throne.

Take my life and let it be By: Frances R. Havergal Take my love, my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store. Take myself and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee.