Real Living
The Value Of Surrender Part 2
In this episode Lavinia Spirito and Mary Lou Nemechek continue their discussion on the concept of surrendering to God, emphasizing that surrender should be unconditional, rather than selective or conditional. They explore the idea that many people struggle with surrender because they fear losing control over specific areas of their lives, such as finances, family, or personal reputation.
Lavinia and Mary Lou emphasize that true surrender requires a personal relationship with God, nurtured through prayer, sacraments, and daily trust in His plan. They introduce the concept of "abandonment," which means fully committing to God's will, even in difficult circumstances, and avoiding passive resignation or bitterness.
The episode also touches on practical ways to practice surrender, such as morning prayers of abandonment, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and expressing gratitude for both good and challenging experiences. They stress the importance of verbalizing trust in God and seeing daily tasks and interactions as opportunities for spiritual growth and surrender.
Overall, you are encouraged to embrace a deeper, more active form of surrender to God, leading to greater peace, trust, and effectiveness in their spiritual lives.