The Freedom of Surrender

Find joy and freedom in surrender Letting go is hard. To surrender is to let go of what we tightly grip, the good and the bad. It's a relinquishing of control, a recognition that God alone can meet our deepest needs. It's a holy pause that entrusts each hope, each worry, and each pressing concern to the One whose love for us is beyond measure. And in this surrender, we enter into freedom. But, even so, letting go often feels easier said than done. In TheFreedom of Surrender, author Mary DeMuth invites you to journey through forty days of entrusting specific areas of your life to God¿your inner struggles, your family, your expectations, your regrets, your ministry, your grief, your relationships, your job, your health, your finances, your future, and more. Every daily devotion includes Scripture, prayer, and Mary's original art that help you cast each care on the One who cares for you. On this forty-day journey, you'll learn: How to trust that God is in control, even in moments of chaos and stress. True joy and freedom can happen when we release what we're holding too tightly. God's plan is to see you thrive and grow. Prayer opens thedoor to freedom and peace. Even in your struggles, you are never alone. When we entrust our stresses and worries to God, we embrace the reality that's always been true: Our "control" is an illusion. God alone can meet our needs,heal our wounds, and guide our steps. From this place of total reliance on God, we can experience deep joy and the peace that passes understanding. What are you holding too tightly? Experience freedom as you invite Jesus to help you surrender all.

Mary DeMuth has written over fifty books, including The Most Overwhelmed Women of the Bible and 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge. Through her podcast Pray Every Day and her speaking events around the globe, Mary seeks to helppeople heal from past trauma and live re-storied lives as followers of Jesus. Mary is married to Patrick and has three adult children.

Introduction: Why Surrendering Is a Necessary Spiritual Practice
Part 1: Surrender My Inner Life
Day 1. I Surrender My Sin
Day 2. I Surrender My Stubbornness
Day 3. I Surrender My Security
Day 4. I Surrender My Cynicism
Day 5. I Surrender My Apathy
Day 6. I Surrender My Inner Bully
Day 7. I Surrender My Impatience
Day 8. I Surrender My Anger
Part 2: Surrender My Past
Day 9. I Surrender My Bitterness
Day 10. I Surrender My Past Struggles
Day 11. I Surrender the Words Spoken Over Me
Day 12. I Surrender My Difficult Memories
Day 13. I Surrender My Trauma
Day 14. I Surrender My Healing Journey
Day 15. I Surrender My Grief
Day 16. I Surrender My Regrets
Part 3: Surrender My Relationships
Day 17. I Surrender That Broken Relationship
Day 18. I Surrender My Relational Failure
Day 19. I Surrender When I Disappointed Someone
Day 20. I Surrender My Desire for that Person to Change
Day 21. I Surrender My Friendships
Day 22. I Surrender My Need to Be Right
Day 23. I Surrender My Relational Hopes
Day 24. I Surrender My Current Family
Part 4: Surrender My Daily Life
Day 25. I Surrender My Habits
Day 26. I Surrender My Appearance
Day 27. I Surrender that Particular Outcome
Day 28. I Surrender My Finances
Day 29. I Surrender the World's Wisdom
Day 30. I Surrender My Job
Day 31. I Surrender My Gifts
Day 32. I Surrender My Way of Doing Things
Part 5: Surrender My Worries
Day 33. I Surrender My Reputation
Day 34. I Surrender My Expectations
Day 35. I Surrender Growing Older
Day 36. I Surrender My Health
Day 37. I Surrender My Agenda
Day 38. I Surrender My Burnout
Day 39. I Surrender My Ministry
Day 40. I Surrender My Future