The Prayer of Surrender
Feb 6, 2026
Surrendered prayer is not resignation; it’s trust. Jesus prayed, “Not my will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42). Surrender yields outcomes to God and clings to His character—good, wise, and near. Begin by naming your desire honestly. What are you hoping for? Then place it in open hands before God. Use a simple rhythm: acknowledge (what I want), entrust (what I give to You), and align (what You want to form in me). Pray through possible outcomes: “If You open the door, keep me humble; if You close it, keep me faithful.” Add a Scripture anchor—Proverbs 3:5–6 or Psalm 25:4–5. Practically, act on what you already know is God’s will: love, honesty, service, prayer. Surrender is not passive; it’s active obedience while outcomes rest with God. Revisit surrendered prayer often. Desires resurface. Each return is another step of freedom. Over time, you will find that surrender clarifies decisions, quiets striving, and deepens peace.