Surrender
Wednesday, August 26
Surrender
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. to Him. James 1:2-3
Today’s passage calls us to complete and total surrender. James 1:2-4 says, ‘Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.`
Whenever we are faced with the fiery trials of life, we must exercise patience knowing that God is working out His perfect plan for us even through the fire. With godly wisdom we know His Holy Spirit sustains us and keeps us, and if we choose to surrender to the Potter, He will work within us to bring about His glory through us.
Prayer for today: Thank You, Lord that You are in control, making and molding me for Your glory. Lord I surrender to Your loving hands, and I choose to trust You in the midst of the fiery trials of life. Thank you Lord, that You want to display your glory in and through me. Please fill me today with your Holy Spirit and enable me to follow the example of Jesus to withstand the fires of this life. Strengthen me by Your constant indwelling presence and power. Amen.