Our world is a battleground. Satan has waged a holy war against those God has called with purpose.

Walking through this world, we all have choices to make. We must choose to live life following our own sinful inclinations or look beyond ourselves and seek God. And God promises that when we seek Him, we will find Him. So when we find Him, we must then decide to continue living on our own or surrender to His will, understanding that He is in ultimate control. As you read these pages, you will recognize with awe that surrendering to God is far more effective than striving alone.

The contributing authors in this book share their stories which, together with the teachings presented, will shed different levels of light on the word surrender to help strengthen your relationship with God. When we let go of our own attempts to earn God's favor and rely on Jesus Christ, we receive a deeper intimacy with Him and a greater power to serve Him. These stories and teachings, which coincide with the truth of scripture, will inspire and move you to become Surrendered to living a life with and for God!

CONTENTS

Introduction

A Night of Transformation, Kimberly Ann Hobbs

Surrendering Alzheimer's; Trusting Love, Julie T. Jenkins

Single and Surrendered, Raven Judkins

When Surrender Is Complicated, Tina Kadolph

A Changed Heart, Carol Ann Whipkey

It's Not About You, Justina R. Page

Healing the Hurt Places: Surrendering Friendships to God, Kayla Follin

Spark New Life, Anita Setran

Let Go And Let God, Ellie McGraw

With All of the Broken That I Am, Lindsey Sullivan

Climb to Freedom, Tina Rains

God's Plan, Not Mine, Kelly Williams Hale

Love Letters on the Lanai, Stacy L. Thomas

In His Time, Sara Sahm

Overcoming Shame: How Satan Uses Internal and External Shame to Keep You From Surrendering to God., Stephanie Winslow

Footprints Toward Eternity, Rusanne Carole

God Is Always There, Arlene Salas

The Road to Brokenness, Christina Hjort

Surrendered to Joy During Health Trials, Elizabeth Anne Bridges

Never Say Never, Carolyn Joy

Tell Him You Love Him!, Kimberly Ewell

Acceptance Granted, Wendy Arelis

Freedom From Emotional Prison, Mendez Vaughn

Surrender Driven Success, Michelle Hiatt

Out of the Pit, Donna Stinson

Surrendering In Faith, Nayilis Hernandez

This Has To Be for the Glory of God, Kristy Furlow

Afterword