Walking through surrender — emotionally, spiritually, relationally
Have you ever prayed — earnestly, faithfully — and still felt like heaven was silent?
You fasted.
You believed.
You cried.
You even did everything “right.”
And yet… no breakthrough.
No clarity.
No open door.
At some point, most of us ask:
“God, what else do You want from me?”
And the answer is not always more faith or more fasting.
Sometimes, what He wants is your surrender.
🛑 The Day I Realized I Was Holding On Too Tight
I was in the middle of a personal storm — praying daily for an open door that wouldn’t budge.
Everything in me believed the breakthrough was near. I even had prophecies, confirmations, and support.
But still — no movement.
And one morning, in prayer, I finally asked:
“God, why aren’t You answering this prayer?”
The response I sensed wasn’t harsh, but it was clear:
“Because you’ve made the outcome your god.”
That stung.
But it was true.
I had been praying — but I was also obsessing.
I had been believing — but I was also controlling.
I had been trusting — but only on my terms.
God wasn’t withholding the blessing.
He was waiting for my surrender.
💔 Surrender Is What Unlocks the Next Step
When we grip our desired outcome so tightly that we can’t see God’s will beyond it, even our purest prayers can become tainted with fear.
God knows that.
And in His mercy, He waits — not to punish us, but to purify our trust.
It wasn’t until I prayed,
“God, even if You don’t do this the way I hoped — I still trust You,”
that I began to feel real peace.
Not manufactured peace.
Not “I guess it’s okay” peace.
But a deep soul-rest that came from finally letting go.
And wouldn’t you know it?
Shortly after that prayer, the breakthrough came.
Not because I “got it right” — but because I finally released the grip I didn’t even realize I had.
🕊️ Why God Waits for Surrender
We often think that faith is about asking boldly.
And it is.
But faith also means trusting deeply — even when the answer looks different than expected.
Surrender doesn’t change God’s heart toward us.
But it changes our posture toward Him — and that’s when we’re truly ready to receive.
Some doors only open when we stop trying to force them.
Some prayers are only answered when we trust God enough to say,
“Even if You don’t, I’m still with You.”
💬 From White Flagging — A Line That Says It All:
“It wasn’t that God was silent. He was simply waiting for me to stop worshiping the outcome, and start trusting the One who holds it.”
That line poured out of a place of deep humility — and it still echoes in my soul.
Because surrender isn’t about giving up your desire.
It’s about giving over your control.
💡 Could This Be Why Your Answer Hasn’t Arrived?
If you’ve been praying and nothing is shifting, consider this:
- Are you trusting God… or just trying to convince Him?
- Are you holding on to His promise… or your version of it?
- Are you willing to obey, even if it doesn’t look like what you pictured?
Sometimes, the silence isn’t a rejection — it’s an invitation.
An invitation to surrender, trust, and rest.
As we prepare for the August 5 release of White Flagging: The Surprising Power of Winning by Surrender, I want to invite you into a deeper kind of faith.
✅ Mark August 5 on your calendar to grab the book for just $0.99
✅ Forward this blog to someone who’s weary from waiting on God
✅ Remind them: The answer might be waiting on your surrender.
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You’re not alone.
Your prayer is not forgotten.
And your surrender might just be the key to your breakthrough.
Wave your white flag.
Not to give up — but to make room for God to move.