Surrendering at Great Depth
Change is the essence of life. A willingness to surrender for what one is for what one could become. ~Author unknown
Nothing is of greater importance or greater value in this life as spiritual reality. Nothing has any real meaning for any sustained period of time except the spiritual reality of knowing God. Many are familiar with Dr. Scott Peck’s writings. His most prominent book would be, “The Road Less Traveled.” I have read all of his works and was struck when he made his comment, that much human suffering would be eliminated by the sheer surrender to God. The only real cure for many difficult human ailments and complexities is a decision to follow God and to be thankful for all that touches our lives.
The surrender process automatically leads to a greater thankfulness of heart. Understanding that gratitude can bring about an enormous amount of freedom and healing is liberating. It is one of the most important principles that anyone can exercise in their lives, and eventually, it will transform itself into a lifestyle of gratitude. The way we look at things will change and often the problems simply dissolve.
A person who is serious about spiritual growth in their life will find that many deep stirrings accompany a deeper surrender to God. We constantly make discoveries about ourselves that bring discomfort and sometimes even embarrassment. Some would rather not look within at all. However, if we choose to look the other way or walk away from surrendering ourselves to God, these will remain there until we are finally prepared to handle them. We will face these again and again until courage arises to make different choices. Gibran says it beautifully: “Let your stumbling blocks become your stepping stones.” Each and every person who desires to grow will walk a similar path. Men and women who have gone before us and attained great spiritual insights have had to walk this path. We are not alone!
It takes enormous courage to make a decision that, “No matter what, I will surrender ALL to God.” The possibilities of this level of commitment are astounding and unimaginable. The changes that take place in the human heart are sometimes even unrecognizable. Efforts will be blessed because the energy is one of spiritual commitment and integrity. If spiritual pride does raise its head, then that too can be unashamedly turned over to God. A new assuredness has been realized and a deep gratitude for God’s amazing grace is in the heart.
Please let us never judge so harshly against our own growing process and against ourselves. Being willing to change the way we think will help us to embrace ourselves. If we can understand that others are also on their own spiritual journey, then there is no more room left to judge others. This understanding opens the door to a greater lovingness and acceptance. Thus, life is experienced with greater peace as we surrender to Him in great depth.
Viola Jaynes
