Philippians 2:6-7 NIV Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Everybody Surrenders to Something Everybody surrenders to something or someone in life. If not to God, youll surrender to popular opinion, to money, to resentment or fear, or to your own pride, lust, and ego. We were designed to worship something, and when we fail to worship God, we create gods (idols) to surrender ourselves to. E. Stanley Jones said, If you dont surrender to Christ, you surrender to chaos. Youre free to choose what you surrender to, but youre not free from the consequences of that choice: So give yourselves completely to God. (James 4:7 NCV) Surrender is not the best way to live; it is the only way to live. Nothing else works. All other approaches lead to frustration, disappointment, and self-destruction. Surrendering your life is not a foolish emotional impulse but a rational, intelligent act, the most responsible and sensible thing you can do with your life. Your wisest moments will be those when you say yes to God: So we make it our goal to please him . (2 Corinthians 5:9 NIV)
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