The power of the Holy Spirit is life; it is like breath in our lungs. It is the Spirit of God, not just hovering over the waters and the deep, but now, at our behest and invitation, infused into our very being and dwelling within us. We cannot see him, but if we’re paying attention, we know when he’s there. Moving forward without first surrendering to the Holy Spirit leaves us spiritually breathless . . .
Here is a magnificent and true dichotomy: we cannot truly surrender to the Holy Spirit without the Holy Spirit first breathing surrender into us. It is surrender unto surrender. We want to live a life of significance, but we can’t live it until we release our hold on it. A life surrendered to the Spirit of God is a life lived with open hands, palms turned upward in letting go. We have to let go so we can live.
~Deidra Riggs in Every Little Thing: Making a World of Difference Right Where You Are
In the stillness,
Sandy
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As usual, you are sharing beautifully! Thanks for giving the info of Deidra. Worth a smile. Blessings…
You and Deidra both make me smile. 😀
Just found your lovely blog, looking forward to exploring
Welcome, Lizzy. It’s so nice to see you here. I’ve been rather quiet of late, but I’ll eventually get back into the swing of things. 🙂
So looking forward to reading Deidra’s book.
Blessed Sunday, Sandra.
#NoDisappointment
Have a beautiful weekend, Michele.
Thanks, Sandra, for allowing us to share.
Thanks for sharing, Elaine!
Lovely post. Have a great weekend!
Shantana
And you, Shantana… beautiful photos.
Thank you for sharing from Deidra’s book! I’m looking forward to reading it!
I know you’ll be inspired and encouraged, June. Have a beautiful rest of week. Look, it’s almost over already. How time flies!
Thank for this moment to just be still. I feel His peace just being in your space.
Brenda
Love sharing this space with you, Brenda.
I’ve been reading so many good things about the book. I loved this quote! Have a blessed Sunday!
You will love it, Joanne. Trust me.
Uplifting message … As always … Thank you Sandy!
And I need to look at Deidra’s book – that’s wonderful she’s written one!
Blessings to your Sunday & the coming week,
Nina
Oh, Nina. Run, don’t walk, and get her words. (I remember back when she said she was *not* going to write a book. Never say “not.” 🙂
Such a lovely, thoughtful post. “… we cannot truly surrender to the Holy Spirit without the Holy Spirit first breathing surrender into us. It is surrender unto surrender.” How true this is! And how wonderful that He does “breathe” into us enabling us to surrender and to follow Him. I think this is my first time here and it is very refreshing. Blessings to you!
It’s really something to think about, right? We don’t *do* anything. Blessings to you, too, Gayl.
This post is actually calming to read. I think that’s what surrendering can do. Even the idea of it calms the soul.
It’s like letting down a heavy load and taking in a deep breath of fall … 🙂