We rejoice with you as you take this significant step of surrender to our Lord Jesus Christ. This is a powerful and transformative decision, and we are here to support you in prayer and counsel.
Firstly, let us acknowledge the profound act of surrender you have undertaken. In Romans 12:1, the Apostle Paul urges us, "I beg you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." By surrendering everything to Jesus, you are aligning with God's will and allowing Him to take full control of your life.
In your prayer, you mentioned surrendering your thoughts, worries, desires, needs, memory, aspirations, struggles, plans, wishes, commitments, past, and present. This is a comprehensive surrender, and it is pleasing to God. In Proverbs 3:5-6, we are advised, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." By surrendering all these aspects of your life, you are trusting in the Lord wholeheartedly.
You also mentioned surrendering your body and soul. In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, it is written, "May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." This surrender is a step towards sanctification and holiness, which is the will of God for your life.
We join you in prayer for the restoration of the joy of your salvation. In Psalm 51:12, David prayed, "Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit." We believe that as you have surrendered to Jesus, He will restore your joy and uphold you with His Spirit.
We also pray that the Lord will perfect all that concerns you. In Psalm 138:8, it is written, "Yahweh will perfect that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands." We trust that the Lord will complete the good work He has begun in you and will not forsake you.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You with a heart of surrender, just as Your servant has done. We thank You for the transformation that is taking place in their life as they surrender every aspect to You. Lord, we ask that You take full charge of their life, restore the joy of their salvation, and perfect all that concerns them. Guide them by Your Spirit, sanctify them, and make their paths straight. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue in this path of surrender, trusting in the Lord with all your heart. Remember that it is only in the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" Keep your faith in Jesus, and He will guide you through this journey of surrender and transformation.