Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
What I am surrendering to God is my heart, my body, and my soul, and God loves the people who will listen to His word and follow in the steps of HIs son, Jesus.
What does Jesus mean when He says, "follow me"? He wants everything that we would put into ourselves, and all of our loves, desires, suffering, aches and pains so that we give it all to Him. Jesus knows exactly what we need to survive and thrive in this world.
Are you hungry? Ask the Lord to show you the way to completeness and satisfaction. His way will not be your way of dealing with all of your needs, but His plans will always be better than our own.
Are you sad, angry, depressed, lonely or filled with fear? Surrender all of this to Jesus, and ask Him to help you live a peaceful and righteous life. You give HIm all the bad and negative things in your life, and He will give you peace, joy, hapiness and contentment.
This will only work if you are willing to let Him change your heart and your cirmcumstances. Don't worry, He will deliver the answer to your prayers. Let the Holy Spirit in your heart guide you to the truth about who you are, and that is you are the beloved of God, and that He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Are you ill? Do you suffer from a lingering and ongoing issue? Praise God first for your victory, ask Him to lead you to a word of scripture that will comfort your heart. Be patient and then stand on His word, declare your healing in His presence. Read God's word everyday for revelation and fulfillment. Your time of healing is coming very soon...
Whatever your issue is, You should always speak to God to find our what He wants to do with this problem that will bring Him Glory and will strengthen your faith. He knows what you can handle, so don't be shy with Him, because He loves you and He doesn't care that you are not perfect, We were never to be perfect in this life. Our job is to be believe in God and his Son Jesus, and to be teachable, so that we would live our lives for the Lord Jesus's sake.
Love the Lord with all of your mind, heart, and soul to the Glory of Jesus's name!
