by Doan Hake
May we never forget the day we surrendered it all to Him for we knew in our hearts it was time. I can remember my stubborn heart before I surrendered. I can remember going to a week of revival meetings with my best friend. I sat in the pew as hard as ever rejecting the evangelist’s call to salvation each and every night until the very last night. He said one last sentence, and what he said made me think, “This guy really believes what he is preaching.” He said, “If I do not ever see you again here on this earth, if you know Him, I will see you in Heaven.” I thought to myself…”this guy really believes this stuff!” My girlfriend was kneeling at the altar praying and weeping for me, and I slowly and nervously walked up and knelt beside her, and gave my heart to Jesus. It was as if the weight of the world was lifted from my heart, and for the first time ever I felt free. I leaned over and whispered in her ear, “I did it!” She was so ecstatic for she had been diligently praying that I would come to know Him. I was overwhelmed with my sin and how my life was, and it was time to give up and surrender.
Psalm 65:3 (NCV)
“Our guilt overwhelms us,
but you forgive our sins.”
Today I want to encourage you to never forget the day you gave up and surrendered your all to Him. It is important that we stir praise in our hearts for all that He has done for us. Think about it, where would you be today without Him? Day by day let us rejoice in our salvation!
Psalm 103:1-5 (NASB)
“Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And all that is within me, bless His (B)holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget none of His benefits;
Who pardons all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases;
Who redeems your life from the pit,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;
Who satisfies your years with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle.”