“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will do it all.” (Psalm 37:5).
Surrendering to God’s will is not just patiently waiting for something to happen—it is much more than that. It is looking at everything He allows with a heart full of wonder and gratitude. It is not enough to simply endure difficult days; we need to learn to recognize the hand of the Lord in every detail, even when He leads us down unexpected paths. True surrender is not silent and resigned, but full of trust and gratitude, because we know that everything that comes from God first passes through His wisdom and His love.
But there is something even deeper in this surrender: to accept with faith and humility the holy instructions that God Himself has given us—His magnificent commandments. The central point of our surrender is to accept not only the events of life, but to accept living according to the powerful Law of God. When we recognize that this Law is perfect and was given with love by the prophets and confirmed by Jesus Himself, we are left with no other attitude but reverent obedience. It is at this point that the soul finds true rest—when it decides to obey in everything, and no longer just in part.
God is long-suffering, full of patience, and kindly waits for the moment when we surrender ourselves completely. But He also has a treasure reserved of blessings for the day when we let go of pride and humble ourselves before His holy Law. When that day comes, He draws near, pours out grace, renews the soul, and sends us to His Son for forgiveness and salvation. Obedience is the secret. And true obedience begins when we stop arguing with God and start saying: “Yes, Lord, everything You have commanded is good, and I will follow.” -Adapted from William Law. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Wonderful Father, how liberating it is to know that everything You allow has a purpose. I do not want to merely endure the difficulties of life; I want to receive them with gratitude, knowing that Your loving hand is behind it all. Teach me to trust, to rejoice, and to worship You even on cloudy days, for I know that You are good and faithful at all times.
Lord, I repent for so many times I have resisted Your holy instructions for life. I tried to adapt Your will to mine, but now I understand: the path of blessing is to accept, with joy and reverence, each one of Your magnificent commandments. I want to obey wholeheartedly, with humility and with pleasure, for I know that this is the only way to truly live in peace with You.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore You and praise You for guiding all things with wisdom and patience. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a song of justice that echoes in the soul of those who obey You and leads them to true freedom. Your commandments are like heavenly diamonds, pure and unbreakable, that beautify the lives of the faithful. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
