Thursday, March 4, 2010

Fully Surrender






















"I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about." Psalm 3:6

Look into the little snowbird's eyes. He is at peace with his maker. I watched this bird and several others during a recent snow storm. Each of them were calm and unbothered by the change in weather, yet a storm threatened their food supply.

This little bird is reminds me the battle has been fought and won by my Heavenly Father. Both the battle and the victory belong to HIM. I must trust HIM through the storms of life and the battlefields I must traverse through. Confidently, I must cling tightly to my Heavenly Father completely surrendering any fear or discouragement and allowing HIS peace to pour over me.

Join me today, leave your burdens where they belong: At the feet of Jesus!

Fully Surrendering,

Andrea
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50 comments:

  1. LorenMarch 4, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    Clinging with you and surrendering as well!

    Love you

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  2. AnonymousMarch 4, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful post. Thank you for it!

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  3. JoyefulMarch 4, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    This is so true! We always win when we sit at the feet of Jesus!

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  4. DeniseMarch 5, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    I gladly join you sweetie.

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  5. Just Be RealMarch 5, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    Andrea, I so needed this. This is so very true. Not a care in the world. There Maker provides for them. Awesome. Thank you. I am blessed.

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  6. Formerly known as FrauMarch 5, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful post and picture. I wish it could be that easy for me.

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  7. Larie Carlice Proverbs 27:19March 5, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    Clinging, gripping, and holding on tightly...

    smooches,
    Larie

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  8. KatiaMarch 5, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    Andrea,
    This is so true, there is so much freedom when we surrender all to Him. Total Shalom, that only Him can give, amen.
    ((((hugs)))
    Katia

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  9. DianaMarch 5, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    I always try Andrea. And isn't a beautiful gift that we can?
    Love Di ♥

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  10. Aine WillisMarch 5, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    Amen! This is beautiful. Andrea I would visit your blog just to look at your pictures ... but, the words you put with them are perfect. God Bless, Aine

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  11. AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks for the encouragement....I needed it today.

    Have not been feeling well this week.

    Blessings,
    Tammy

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  12. AnonymousMarch 5, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    Aww the freedom that comes from surrender. Good post.
    Blessings,
    Deb

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  13. Nikki (Sarah)March 5, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    jut love this picture...gentle, resting...trusting...at peace. Love the words you wrote and completely agree - the battle has been won. Hugs to you.....tons of hugs.

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  14. HollyMarch 5, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Andrea,
    Confidently, I must cling tightly to my Heavenly Father completely surrendering any fear or discouragement and allowing HIS peace to pour over me.


    Oh, I LOVE THIS....

    Hugs,
    Holly

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  15. SmilingSallyMarch 5, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Thanks, Andrea.

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  16. Jennifer {Studio JRU}March 5, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful! Calm and unbothered... now that is a wonderful way to live! :)

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  17. Regina March 5, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful message. Thank you for sharing Andrea.
    That's a lovely bird.

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  18. chocolatecovereddaydreams.blogspot.comMarch 5, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    I can learn so much from nature. Thank you for the reminder.

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  19. JackieMarch 5, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful post! We can certainly learn from His wonderful creation!

    Sweet Blessings!
    Jackie

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  20. KarenMarch 5, 2010 at 1:53 PM

    Great post! The bird is so beautiful!

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  21. He & Me + 3March 5, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    BEautiful and I love the analogy.
    Hugs,
    mimi

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  22. NancyMarch 5, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    Thaat little bird is adorable. Looking into his eyes is a peaceful thing. Birds are just such beautiful creatures. You capture them well.

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  23. Tea with TiffanyMarch 5, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    I love birds! You could post about them everyday and I would be happy! Adding the word of God makes it even sweeter...

    Thanks, friend, for the encouraging word.

    Hugs and love from Colorado!

    Tiffany

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  24. SarahMarch 5, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Simply beautiful! And thanks for stopping by today .. but I need you to leave a comment with something I might not know about you so I can include you in the giveaway. You would LOVE Sarah Young's book.

    Hugs,
    Sarah Dawn

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  25. karenMarch 5, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    When you wrote, " at the feet of Jesus ", my heart automatically said, " Yes, Lord, today, it's all about Your feet".. I wanted to share this poem I wrote some time ago.. It just makes me think of your awesome ( and beautiful reminder! ) of the place we all can go, when storms of life assail us.. Thanks for blessing me today with this beautiful reminder, sister..
    Falling at the feet of Jesus
    with my heart exposed for Him to see
    I came to the Throne of my Redeemer
    as He took my sins and set me free.

    He broke all the chains that binds us
    he unlocks the door of darkness and despair
    He sees those dying in the darkness
    but by HIs Grace , he doesn't leave us there.

    Yes, His Grace is overwhelming
    He sees our sin so broken down
    when we fall at the feet of Jesus
    His Love for us will be found.

    Yes, his Grace is overwhelming
    as he saw my sin so broken down
    he still loves me in those moments
    He is the answer I have found

    Oh my Savior came to save me, Yes!
    by the gift that He provides
    He comes with arms extended
    His Love, He grace-fully, supplied

    Yes, His Grace is overwhelming
    He sees our sin so broken down
    By His stripes He has come to redeem
    on the Cross, there is forgiveness to be found.

    Yes, his Grace is freely given
    as he sees our hearts opened up to Him
    His love ,overwhelming in that moment
    by His Stripes, He has freed my chains of eternal sin

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  26. KathrynMarch 5, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    "My American flag is in need of replacement.
    Hugs,
    andrea"


    Thanks for entering!

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  27. TracyMarch 5, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    May I be as you say, fully surrendering.

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  28. SarahMarch 5, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    What a delight to get to know you more friend. And what a joy to have Nana and Papa pouring into you.

    Hugs for your day,
    Sara (AKA Sarah Dawn)

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  29. Lori MazzolaMarch 5, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    We are surrendering with you! :)

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  30. Warren BaldwinMarch 5, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    God cares for the birds of the field, so we know he cares for us.

    I like the photos you have on your blog.

    And I like the lead song. I'm an Alan Jackson fan.

    wb

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  31. quietspiritMarch 5, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    Andrea:
    Thank you for the reminder. We sometimes get too involved in the 'hassle' to remember to lay our needs at Jesus' feet.

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  32. http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/March 5, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Andrea:

    I really love the simple and yet profound truth of this posting. Sometimes we complicate things... HE has it covered!

    Hugs!

    Sonja

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  33. MaryMarch 6, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    Wonderful post, Andrea...always appropriate and applicable in our daily lives...there is no other way to get through the storms but on the wings of our God.

    I've missed visiting you...will try to catch up soon.

    Blessings,
    Mary

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  34. GaiaMarch 6, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    I am now surrendering something as simple as asking God to help me get to sleep. I tend to wake several times in the night and each time I will ask him to help me get back to slumberland without tossing and turning. I need all the help I can get. Blessings.

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  35. BarbaraMarch 6, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    All creation shows forth his praise! Beautiful thoughts!

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  36. The Red Brick FarmhouseMarch 6, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Thank you, Precious Father, for all of the wonderful provisions you have given my family and I. I am forever grateful. I know that You will take care of everything!

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  37. SilverMarch 6, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Surrendering to God gives so much peace!

    I wouldn't have it any other way.

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  38. EdieMarch 6, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    I am clinging and surrendering. Amazing what we can learn from the animals who trust their Maker without doubt.

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  39. koraleeMarch 7, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Oh sweet friend...I am thankful for you..your posts are so so beautiful. xp

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  40. ChristineMarch 7, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Thank you for being HERE and thank you for being THERE (comments on my blog).
    You are appreciated!

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  41. RebeccaMarch 7, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Well illustrated truth of God! - "Cling tightly," Check! "Completely Surrendering" - mostly. "Allowing His peace" - Oh, yes! "Leaving my burden" - By His grace, yes!

    I need this every hour!

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  42. RaDMarch 7, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    I'm on the computer at our bookstore and it lets me see your blog, not like my silly computer at home that likes to kick me off for some strange reason. I popped over to see how Amden was doing. I hope he gets to go home soon, if he's not there already.

    I like the analogy that you had with the bird in this post. AMEN!

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  43. SmilingSallyMarch 7, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    It is good to remember that we know who wins.

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  44. Mocha MommaMarch 7, 2010 at 9:45 PM

    Thanking Jesus for giving His life so I can live.

    What a wonderful gift I can be comforted by every minute of every day.
    Thanks Andrea for these wise words,
    Nannette

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  45. Diana FergusonMarch 7, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    Great reminder for me today!

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  46. Lisa SmithMarch 7, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    Andrea, i just wanted you to know first of all i am praying for little camden and his parents tonight and your entire family...blessings for the blessing (of you)

    second, you've challenged me...i read somewhere here awhile back that you said your family knows that "(i) you don't see things as they do."
    I've been challenged to look with different eyes, questioning eyes, eyes that will ask God what I should see instead of eyes that believe everything they see. make sense?

    love you, mighty warrior friend. xoxo

    and, yes we are alot alike. i like to know the facts and i see them in black and white. it's just that simple in my mind. so all of this gray matter that floats around cancer can become slightly annoying unless my eyes are focused on my Healer.

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  47. Lisa SmithMarch 7, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    i mean, Amden not Camden...sorry =)

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  48. love lives in the kitchenMarch 8, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    thank you for sharing this beautiful words...
    have a great week,
    justyna

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  49. KwanaMarch 8, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    So true. Thanks for the reminder.

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  50. KatApril 13, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Just spending some time catching up.

    Hugs,

    Kat

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