Surrender

“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.” – Psalm 118:8 Have you ever been backed into a corner? Maybe you were unjustly accused or forced to take responsibility for something that wasn’t your fault. Perhaps you are facing a great obstacle in your life such as a serious illness or the threat of losing your home or business. Even if you are staring death in the face, I want to encourage you today with the thought that God can turn your circumstances around for good. The key to experiencing His abundant blessing and power in any difficult situation is to relinquish your desire to take control; in other words, you must surrender. In the Kingdom of God, we are encouraged to do the opposite of what feels right or seems natural. Instead of being closed-fisted or holding onto bitterness, unforgiveness, and our “right”