The Power of Letting Go - Surrender That Saves

I used to think surrender meant weakness. That if I let go, I’d lose control and if I lost control, everything would fall apart.

But the truth is… things were falling apart because I was trying to control everything.

Addiction had gripped me tight. My trauma shaped how I saw myself. My pride told me I had to fix it on my own. And the more I fought, the more I sank. But there came a moment where I couldn’t keep faking it. I couldn’t keep running. I had nothing left but surrender.

And that’s when everything started to change.

Real Power Begins Where Our Strength Ends

In this world, surrender looks like losing. But in God’s Kingdom, surrender is the first step toward freedom.

“If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it.”
- Matthew 10:39

Letting go doesn’t mean giving up, it means giving in to something greater than us. It means placing our wreckage, our wounds, our white-knuckled grip on life… into the hands of the One who can actually heal it.

Surrender Is Where the Healing Starts

We can’t heal what we won’t hand over.

That bitterness we carry?
That secret shame we bury?
That need to always be in control?

God can’t transform what we keep locked up.
But when we finally open our hands and say, “God, I trust You with this,” He does what only He can do. He brings peace where there was chaos. Strength where there was struggle. And purpose where there was pain.

At Warpath Ministries, we’ve watched this unfold in real time. Men and women who walked in with chains walk out in freedom, not because they got strong, but because they got honest. Because they laid it all at the altar and said, “I’m done trying to be my own savior.”

A Daily Decision

Surrender isn’t a one-time deal. It’s a daily choice.

It means waking up and saying, “God, lead me. Use me. Heal me. Change me.”

It’s giving up the illusion of control and grabbing hold of grace.

It’s admitting that we don’t have all the answers and we don’t need to because we trust the One who does.

And here’s the beautiful thing:
God never rejects a surrendered heart. He runs to it. He restores it. He builds a new life from the ruins of the old.

Wherever You Are, Let Go

If you're holding on to something that’s holding you back… it’s time to let go.

Let go of the fear.
Let go of the shame.
Let go of the lies that say you’ll never change.

Because you don’t have to carry it anymore.

Surrender isn’t about quitting…
It’s about choosing freedom.

“So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you.”
- James 4:7-8

Need help taking that first step? You’re not alone.

At Warpath Ministries, we walk this journey with people just like you, every single day. You don’t have to pretend. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be willing.

Surrender opens the door.
God does the rest.

Keep pressing forward. Keep praying. Keep trusting.

Jeff

Prayer Corner

The Courage to Surrender

Father God,

I’ve tried to hold it all together.
I’ve carried things I was never meant to carry.
I’ve tried to fix, control, and figure everything out on my own—
But I can’t anymore… and honestly, I don’t want to.

So right here, right now, I lay it all down.

The fear.
The shame.
The pride.
The pain.
The wreckage I’ve been dragging behind me.

I surrender it to You, Lord.

Because I believe You are good…
And I trust that what I let go of, You can redeem.

Teach me what it means to let You lead.
Help me loosen my grip and open my heart.
Give me the courage to stop striving, and start surrendering.
To stop running, and start resting in You.

I don’t want to be in control anymore.
I want to be in Your will.

Take every broken piece and build something beautiful.
Make my surrender the soil where new life begins.

Thank You for loving me even when I’m weak.
Thank You for meeting me here.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

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Warpath Ministries & Live Your Freedom Announce Awaken The Spirit Revival in Morristown, Tennessee

October 4th, 2025 – Morristown, TN

Morristown, TN – Warpath Ministries and Live Your Freedom are excited to announce a powerful Revival taking place on October 4th, 2025, in the heart of Morristown, Tennessee. This event will bring together individuals and families from all walks of life for a day of faith, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.

With a focus on reviving the church and reigniting faith, Awaken The Spirit will feature amazing worship music, inspirational speakers, and heartfelt testimonies, all designed to lead attendees into a deeper connection with God. It is an opportunity for those seeking healing, restoration, and spiritual growth to experience the transformative power of Christ’s love in a meaningful and supportive environment.

Key Details for Awaken The Spirit:

Date: October 4th, 2025

Time: 9 AM

Location: Cherokee Park, Morristown, Tennessee

Tickets: Free Admission

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Warpath Ministries and Live Your Freedom are currently seeking sponsors to help bring this event to life. Sponsorships are available at various levels, allowing businesses and organizations of all sizes to get involved in supporting the revival of faith in the community. For more information on sponsorships, email [email protected]

The Revival is open to all, regardless of denomination or background, and is designed to inspire attendees to walk away with renewed hope, purpose, and an increased desire to live out their faith. This event is a call to revival, a chance to Awaken The Spirit of the church and inspire transformation that extends beyond the event itself.

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