The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle: Spiritual Growth and Mindset Tips for Christian Women

187: Pt 2: How to Step Into Surrender When You Can’t Stop Trying to Fix Your Life

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December 12, 2022 5:00am

27m

Welcome to the second half of this two-part conversation about active surrender. In Part 1 of our conversation, we discussed what having a posture of active surrender really means, and what keeps us from fully surrendering to God. 

Today we’re talking about how to step into active surrender, specifically 8 ways we can release our tendencies to control our lives and trust God as we choose the posture of surrender.

If you’re a self-described “control freak”, then be sure to check out both Part 1 and Part 2 of these episodes on surrender!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • [02:18] What Is Active Surrender?
  • [02:47] Active Surrender Step #1: Keep Pursuing In Prayer
  • [03:27] Active Surrender Step #2: Consider Your Attitude in Prayer
  • [07:54] Active Surrender Step #3: Stay Connected to God’s Word
  • [09:02] Try This Powerful Tool for Managing Emotions When Practicing Active Surrender
  • [09:46] Active Surrender Step #4: Surround Yourself with Mature Believers Who Will Speak Truth
  • [10:29] Active Surrender Step #5: Expect God to Show Up
  • [11:28] Try This Tool to Recognize God at Work in Your Life
  • [13:13] Active Surrender Step #6: Reflect On How God Showed Up In the Past
  • [15:35] Active Surrender Step #7: Watch Out for the Enemy’s Lies
  • [17:27] Active Surrender Step #8: Stop Trying to Predict the Verdict
  • [18:42] Try This Tool to Manage In the Moment Emotions 
  • [20:56] Next Steps: “But What If Surrender Still Feels Too Hard?”

RESOURCES:

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