Surrender

"Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent.  A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time."  Hebrews 12:15

Bitterness is a consuming fire.  It steals joy, creates pain, robs relationships, limits opportunities and stirs chaos.  Yet, it is was so easy for me to allow it to engulf my life.  Sometimes, I learn something a thousand times before it hits me and actually sticks.  This, is one of those times.  I've learned I need to completely surrender my bitterness and pain to move on in life.  For awhile I thought I did; but, God has shown me otherwise.  I've been blessed with the birth of incredible relationships the past few months which have really reminded me how important surrender is. 

I never knew death could be so sweet
I never knew surrender could feel so free
I never seen such meekness in majesty
That the blood of Jesus was bled for me

And now I sing freedom for all my days
It's only by the power of the cross I'm raised
The King of Glory rescued me

How beautiful the blood flow
How merciful the love show
The King of glory poured out
Victorious are we now

Never knew through these nails would love unfold
And never knew these wounds would heal my soul
I've never seen such beauty and sorrow meet
The blood of Jesus was bled for me