A Life Surrendered
The start of this blog in 2011, which I named A Life Surrendered, was a response to God asking me to open up about the things I was learning as a wife and mama following God—the good and the bad, the ugly and the beautiful. He used Matthew 5:14-16 in the Message translation to call me out. The lines that urged me on and continue to urge me on are, “Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.”
It is my hope, as I share openly and honestly about the things I’ve struggled with, the things I’ve overcome, and the things I still have yet to overcome, that you would come to know the nature and heart of God. You don’t have to fear losing the loving of God when the process of transformation gets long and messy. There’s nothing you can do or not do that will cause God to ever stop pursuing you. He will not stop trying to get your attention, and you always have His.
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![Where I am, I want to be all there. [#doJUSTICE]](https://www.alifesurrendered.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Pursue-Justice.jpg)
Where I am, I want to be all there. [#doJUSTICE]
If you are visiting from The Influence Network, I am so glad. I'm curious and excited to know what part this network has in my journey. I believe in its mission, and it mirrors much of my heart. I look forward to the friends I will meet. Because of Him, we are better...
![We need to be just [#doJUSTICE Guest Post]](https://www.alifesurrendered.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/airline1.jpg)
We need to be just [#doJUSTICE Guest Post]
In this pursuit of justice, I am learning there is not one easy answer, and that the discovery will be God-defiined and the pursuit will be life-long. As a mama, I've been struggling a bit and I believe part of the struggle is also establishing me in my call as mama...
![In the fight for the family [#doJUSTICE]](https://www.alifesurrendered.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/5MFF2.jpg)
In the fight for the family [#doJUSTICE]
God has ignited a passion in me to raise my children, not to just serve the world, but to change...
![You were made to #doJUSTICE [Guest Post]](https://www.alifesurrendered.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Lark-and-Bloom-copy.jpg)
You were made to #doJUSTICE [Guest Post]
The day the Inspired to Action email came I was having doubts about whether I should do this series; #doJUSTICE. I am still very much in the process of allowing God to reconcile my heart as a mama and the desire to pursue justice and all that it means for me. But I...
The truth of the Ordinary and God-Sized Dreams?
It's the first time in a long time that I've linked with LisaJo and the brave Five Minute Friday community. But today, I have, though not feeling so brave. You can find the rest of the writers by clicking here. I'm not original enough. Don't have time enough. Not...
![How you and your family can help the homeless [#doJUSTICE Guest Post]](https://www.alifesurrendered.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/streetfood1-e1361935557876.jpg)
How you and your family can help the homeless [#doJUSTICE Guest Post]
Blogging can me a scary thing. Especially when your the new blog on the sphere. Alene was one of the first people to comment on a post that wasn't a family member or in-real-life friend. Alene welcomed me, encouraged me, and has become someone I call friend. She's...
How a Toms shoe drop has me seeking to #doJUSTICE
A Toms' shoe drop experience. This post is part of the #doJUSTICE series that's more like a life-change happening. God's doing a deep work in my heart, friends, and it's not an easy one. I have a part 2 to yesterday's confessions, but I thought I'd wait on that a bit....
![It’s not where I thought I’d begin [#doJUSTICE]](https://www.alifesurrendered.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Justice-1a-1.jpg)
It’s not where I thought I’d begin [#doJUSTICE]
About the "do JUSTICE" series I am uncertain about many things, but I know two things for sure. Firstly, this series is not a series as much as it is an indefinite life change. Secondly. I.am.broken. Not just the contrite kind of brokenness, but the in-need-of-fixing...
they do JUSTICE
If we were sitting face to face over coffee, I would tell you all that I believe God has been working into my heart and life. I would tell you how I am still seeking and a bit unsure about it all, but I know it's Him. He's wanting me to understand what justice means...