Not a Once-and-Done Thing-Surrender

This poem was inspired in part by a conversation with a friend yesterday,who has suffered some severe disappointments in the past few years and what appears to the naked eye, to be setbacksresulting in trying physical and financial challenges!But, I was so struck by the beauty of her spirit of surrender to God's willas she spoke about joys she is discovering through her walk by faith, not sight.Not easy by any stretch, but real! and a reminder for all of usto yield and trust rather than fret and doubt!On our own journeys (my own journey) of surrender, I pray, Oh Lord, for more'trust with all my heart rather than leaning on my own understanding'! Ah surrender, you are not once and done, but praywith each surrender we demolish another stumbling block to full surrender! Only Trust Him-Alan Jackson The joy of surrender, oh, how can it beRelinquishing want’s anxious holdTo trust in the Lord, where, though faith cannot seeIt rests in the truths He has told The peace of surrender, oh, how is it soTo yield amidst trouble’s travailTo the kind assurance God’s word will bestowTo know that He will never fail The heart of surrender, oh, sweet, sweet releaseTo commit/submit to God’s perfect willTo find in the place of my pining, His peaceAs storms of selfish struggle still The bliss of surrender, unreserved and trueThe beauty of bowing, undoneAllowing God’s Spirit to will and to doThe work He has barely begun © Janet Martin I remember my grandmother reminding me'surrender is only a battle if we put up a fight'. Utterly impacted; oh, that it could beThat the love of God would work love’s miracle in me! Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. Prov.3:1-8My son, do not forget my teaching,but let your heart keep my commandments;for they will add length to your days,years and peace to your life.Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you;bind them around your neck,write them on the tablet of your heart.Then you will find favor and high regardin the sight of God and man.Trust in the LORD with all your heart,and lean not on your own understanding;in all your ways acknowledge Him,and He will make your paths straight.Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the LORD and turn away from evil.This will bring healing to your bodyand refreshment to your bones.