I Surrender

I had another one of those nights last night. Where, I went running and found myself taking out the day's frustrations on the pavement. I felt like my heels were beating on the asphalt and my head just throbbed. My joints were begging for mercy. But I had to do it. Running (and listening to my ipod) is therapeutic for me. Even though I despise running. Is that crazy or what? This song ("I Surrender" by Joy Williams), is one of my favorites. It came on at the end of my run and I got a BURST of energy. I LOVE this chorus:

Everything I held so precious

Everything I've kept away

I give it up, give it up

All for YOU, I give it All for you

Everything I have that's treasure, I give all for YOU.

No matter what kind of day I'd had mattered. Everything I spin my wheels doing, everything I hold dear and precious to me, all come from Him. Giving it all back to Him is freeing.

There's an old hymn I sang growing up called "All To Jesus, I Surrender". I think life has taught me what that really means.