Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you always.

Family, when we think of courage, we picture bravery—standing strong, facing fears, and walking boldly into the unknown.
When we think of surrender, we imagine letting go, giving up control, or yielding.
At first glance, these two words don’t seem like they belong together. Courage feels active; surrender feels passive. But in God’s kingdom, they meet in a beautiful, challenging way.

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let go.

Trusting God requires courage—real courage. Not the kind that shouts or fights, but the kind that whispers, “God, I don’t understand, but I’m placing this in Your hands.”

There are moments in life when God asks us to release something we love or something we’ve been trying to manage on our own:

•A child or family member who is struggling
•A medical diagnosis that feels overwhelming
•A relationship we can’t fix
•A situation we can’t change
•A burden we’ve carried too long

The “what‑ifs” creep in and multiply. What if it gets worse? What if I let go and everything falls apart?

But the truth is, some things are simply too big for us. And God never asked us to carry what only He can handle.

Surrender isn’t giving up—it’s giving over.
It’s not quitting—it’s trusting.
It’s not weakness—it’s courage wrapped in faith.

God invites us to release our tight grip so He can place His hand over our situation. When we surrender, we make room for His peace, His wisdom, and His power to work in ways we cannot.

Scripture Passage of the Day

Proverbs 3:5-6
New International Version

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a]

Let Us Pray

Spirit of the Living God, I come to You with the things that feel too big for me. Give me the courage to surrender what I cannot control. Calm my fears and silence my “what‑ifs.” Teach me to trust You with the people and situations that weigh on my heart. Help me release every burden into Your capable hands. I believe You are faithful, loving, and strong enough to carry what I cannot. Today, I choose courage. Today, I choose surrender. Lord, Jesus, in your mercy hear my prayer.

And I let it be…And so it is…

Amen, Amen, and Amen

Video of the Day

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA (USA)