We know from scripture that there is a battle between flesh and spirit and that we are to walk in the spirit.  We cannot accomplish this apart from Christ.  In fact, to truly overcome the flesh and all its desires, we must belong to Jesus.  

We must give up our rights, dreams, and everything else we hold dear and choose to belong to Him; leaving behind all the desires of the flesh. In essence, we have to be willing to trade everything for Him and let Him choose what He decides to give back. In so doing our flesh is crucified and we are able to walk in the spirit victoriously 

Personal Reflection

What areas of your life have you really never surrendered. How is that working for you?  Are you experiencing true freedom and victory?    Take some time to confess any area that you are holding back in and then ask God to take all of it draw you closer.  Is it really that scary to surrender to an all knowing God who has your best interest in mind?

Prayer Focus

Gracious God, you are our hiding place; in you we have life.  Remove any fear of surrendering all to you.  Victory requires that surrender.  I want to not only belong to you, but willingly be used for your glory and to bring honor to your name. It’s in the Name of Christ we pray, Amen!

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