A Life of Surrender

Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” (Matthew 16:24-25)

Every time I read these verses, the word surrender comes to mind. Personally speaking, surrender is not always easy. It involves letting go of the things I try to control. Letting go of my selfish desires and…