I am a freshman at SFA. I am having a really hard time surrendering ALL of myself to God. I am a complete control freak and i think i have to do everything. I know that i need to hand things over, but i cant seem to do it. any suggestions?
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strugging with surrendering
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Stephen F. Austin right? I'm considering going there next year! Well let me first start off by saying you are truly not alone. But this semester is a chance to start over completly new! That's the amazing thing about Christ. Every day we have a chance to do it differently and stand in awe of what our Father has given to us. My advice to you is to find solutitude. The best thing to do now is to be still before the Father. Lay all of your burdens at his feet and relax. God hears his servants and he will give you strenght during rough times. Prayer is another huge part of communicating your request before God. Tell him your heart's desire and tell him you need his guidance and support. Remember you are NEVER alone! I pray that you will find peace of mind and learn to lean and trust in our loving God!
God Bless!
God Bless!
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eutychus
the phlegmatic one
Begin to do things that places things out of your hands. For instance, evangelizing really helps me remember that God's in control of things. Go out on a limb that requires surrender. At all times, stay in the word, and he will remind you of how he wants to hold his children under his gentle wings.
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Brutus/HisCatalyst
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Great Words, eutychus. This is an awesome way to start. It's where I started, and even though I know I'm not close to being finished, this way I at least know I playing on God's terms.
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There is strength amongst brothers and sisters in Christ. I'd say try to find a church that you can identify with and attend on a regular basis. As a matter of fact, I'm the same way. When I first entered Hopkins as a high honors graduate from high school, my arrogance and pride really got in the way with God and with my peers. But I soon found a church where I can belong and God has been doing wonders in my life ever since! I no longer feel the need to compete academically, knowing that God will provide for me in that department so I don't have to control it anymore.
Sometimes we must let go in order for God to do his wonders. You can prepare yourself for this by praying and almsgiving. Go help out in your college community - i.e. - homeless shelters, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. during your free time. You never know what gifts you might receive from God during that time!
Blessings to you,
Vincent
Sometimes we must let go in order for God to do his wonders. You can prepare yourself for this by praying and almsgiving. Go help out in your college community - i.e. - homeless shelters, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. during your free time. You never know what gifts you might receive from God during that time!
Blessings to you,
Vincent
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