Reflections are my personal writings that often start off as FB posts then get posted to the blog. They are my own explorations of how I see the Catholic faith.
"Surrender to Christ all things." That has been a reoccurring expression
in many of my reflections over the years. A message, that from my
understanding, opens our hearts up to something deep and profound. Most
people connect surrender with giving up. As in welcoming defeat from a
powerful foe. That is not how I look at it. This isn't about winning or
losing. Rather it is acceptance that though our Savior all things are
possible. That no matter what storm we face Christ is with
us always. In this respect it is not so much of giving up. But rather
calling on and embracing something that is stronger than ourselves. It
is a constant reminder that when we have reached our weakest moments.
Christ desires to walk with us during those times and give us hope. I
think the best way to explain what "Surrender to Christ all things"
means is to say that it is putting total and complete trust in Christ.
Even when we ourselves cannot see the road that we are traveling on. The
challenge becomes that it is easy for even me to say that to someone.
But extremely difficult to put into practice. The world moves on and the
daily struggles of life gets to us. It is hard to see how anyone could
put their faith in the Son of God. Yet we as followers of Christ are
called to do just that. Even in times when it seems like the storms are
trying to drown us. Christ stands on the waters extending his hand to
pull us up. It is a powerful image that reminds us of how important
Christ is in our daily lives. Surrender to Christ all things. Our fears.
Our anxiety. Our worries. Our needs. Our hopes. Everything that would
trouble us give to the Savior. Take the time to spend it in prayer.
Knowing that by embracing Christ. All things are possible.
Till Next Time
-JM
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