I Surrender All

sur·ren·der (s-rndr) v. sur·ren·dered, sur·ren·der·ing, sur·ren·ders

v. tr.

1. To relinquish possession or control of to another because of demand or compulsion.

2. To give up in favor of another.

3. To give up or give back (something that has been granted): surrender a contractual right.

4. To give up or abandon: surrender all hope.

5. To give over or resign (oneself) to something, as to an emotion: surrendered himself to grief.

Law. To restore (an estate, for example), especially to give up (a lease) before expiration of the term.

v. intr.

To give oneself up, as to an enemy.

1. The act or an instance of surrendering.

2. Law.

a. The delivery of a prisoner, fugitive from justice, or other principal in a suit into legal custody.

b. The act of surrendering or of being surrendered to bail.

c. Restoration of an estate.

Synonyms: abandon, buckle under, capitulate, cave in, cede, commit, concede, consign, cry uncle, deliver up, eat crow, eat dirt, entrust, fall, fold, forego, give in, go down, go under, hand over, knuckle, knuckle under, leave, let go, lump it, pack in, part with, play dead, quit, relinquish, renounce, resign, roll over, say uncle, submit, succumb, waive, yield

These words denote the act of giving up one's person, one's possessions, or people under one's command to the authority, power, or control of another.

“Surrender” That is one of the most difficult things for us to do. It seems to be in our nature to be in control and we don’t want to relinquish that control. But in order for us to really be at peace we must do just that. In this ‘rat race’ we live in today, it is very important to obtain inner peace. But in order to gain inner peace we must surrender control to our Higher Power.

“Peace is inner stillness, it is the tranquility of the soul in which all motions subside and each thought and desire loses its importance.”

- Anja Heij

"...[W]isdom comes only when you stop looking for it and start truly living the life the Creator intended for you."

-Lelia Fisher, HOH

There are many things that block us from wisdom such as selfishness, secrets, hate, anger, jealousy and judgments. Another thing that can block us from wisdom is trying too hard or wishing something would happen. Wishing implies doubt and trying implies control. We need to let go of these things. We need to abandon ourselves to the Creator. As soon as we surrender everything, the wisdom starts to flow. The Elders know how to help us with this. Just ask them.

My Great Spirit, today I surrender my life and my will to Your care.

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Jesus, Holy Father, Great Spirit, Creator, Great Mystery, Divine Essence, Universal Force, Grandfather, The Four Directions, The Old One, Father Sky, Mother Earth, etc., whatever term you use for the Higher Power, can be used in this song.

I SURRENDER ALL Words: Judson W. Van DeVenter, 1896 Music: Winfield S. Weeden, 1896
All to Jesus, I surrender; All to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live. Refrain I surrender all, I surrender all, All to Thee, my blessèd Savior, I surrender all. All to Jesus I surrender; Humbly at His feet I bow, Worldly pleasures all forsaken; Take me, Jesus, take me now. Refrain All to Jesus, I surrender; Make me, Savior, wholly Thine; Let me feel the Holy Spirit, Truly know that Thou art mine. Refrain All to Jesus, I surrender; Lord, I give myself to Thee; Fill me with Thy love and power; Let Thy blessing fall on me. Refrain All to Jesus I surrender; Now I feel the sacred flame. O the joy of full salvation! Glory, glory, to His Name! Refrain

I SURRENDER ALL

Words: Judson W. Van DeVenter, 1896

Music: Winfield S. Weeden, 1896

All to Jesus, I surrender;
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

Refrain

I surrender all, I surrender all,
All to Thee, my blessèd Savior,
I surrender all.

All to Jesus I surrender;
Humbly at His feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken;
Take me, Jesus, take me now.

Refrain

All to Jesus, I surrender;
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel the Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.

Refrain

All to Jesus, I surrender;
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power;
Let Thy blessing fall on me.

Refrain

All to Jesus I surrender;
Now I feel the sacred flame.
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory, to His Name!

Refrain

“Any of you who does not give up (surrender) everything he has cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:33

INNER PEACE ALERT
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BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SYMPTOMS of INNER PEACE

The hearts of a great many have already been exposed to inner peace and it is possible that people "anywhere" could come down with it in epidemic proportions. This could pose a serious threat to what has, up to now, been a fairly stable condition of conflict in the world.

      Some signs and symptoms of inner peace:

      * a tendency to think and act spontaneously, rather than on fears based on past experiences.

      * an unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment

      * a loss on interest in judging other people

      * a loss of interest in judging self

      * a loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others

      * a loss of interest in conflict

      * a loss of the ability to worry (this is a very serious symptom)

      * frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation

      * contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature

      * frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation

      * an increasing tendency to let things happen rather than make them happen

      * an increased susceptibility to love extended by others, as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it

      WARNING:

If you have been exposed to some or all of the above symptoms, please be advised that your condition of inner peace may be so far advanced as to be incurable. If you are exposed to anyone exhibiting any of these symptoms, remain exposed only at your own risk!