Am I Truly Surrendered? Insights from "I Surrender All" by Priscilla Shirer

I have a question for you—one that I encourage you to really reflect on, not just quickly answer: Is Jesus your Savior or your Lord?

Priscilla Shirer writes, “Here lies the thin line of demarcation that separates the believer from the disciple. The saved life from the surrendered life. …Salvation happens in that moment. But being His disciple is the road we then start traveling. Every day. For the rest of our lives.”

We can say we believe all the things the Scriptures say about Him, but if we really want to know how deep our belief in Him goes, our level of surrender will reveal the truth. - Priscilla Shirer

Am I Fully Surrendering?

This is the question God has been asking me over and over in 2024—through books I read, conversations I have, my relationships, and in my quiet moments. Am I truly surrendering my life to Him, not just on Sunday, but every day from Sunday to Saturday? Does my life reflect my Savior’s in every area?

In how I speak
In the restraint I exhibit
In the humility I exude
In the kindness I share
In the choices I make
In the priorities I maintain

Sigh… My heart wants to be fully committed, but then I hit snooze instead of spending time with God, I reach for another cookie instead of showing self-control, or I snap at someone out of frustration. Jesus reminded His disciples, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak”” (Matthew 26:41). How true this feels.

The fruit the vine produces through us are thoughts, attitudes, and actions that glorify God. Good works we do that bless others and draw attention to Him. - Priscilla Shirer

Hope in Surrendering

Is there hope for truly surrendering? Yes. It won’t happen overnight, but moment-by-moment choices can change everything. In I Surrender All, Priscilla Shirer offers eight chapters of encouragement and practical guidance for learning to follow Jesus more fully. She covers topics like:

Jesus’ identity
Our identity in Him
Sanctification – who I am becoming
Letting our hearts be molded into full surrender
Finding joy in the journey
Go and make disciples
Being an ambassador

Surrender is how you finally find rest for your soul. - Priscilla Shirer

Review: I Surrender All

Priscilla doesn’t hold back. Right from the First: All or Nothing introduction, she challenges you with the question, “Are you in or not?” Thinking I had picked up an easy read, after a couple of pages, I found myself sitting up straighter and starting over from page one. This is not a book to skim through. With pen in hand, I didn’t want to miss anything. My heart longs to be fully surrendered, and I want my actions to follow.

I recommend taking your time with each section, praying over what you learn, and letting it sink in before moving to the next part. Each chapter ends with questions and space for journaling, which I’ve found incredibly helpful in taking my thoughts to God.

If you are wondering:

What does it mean to abide?
What does a fruitful life look like?
Who is Jesus, and is He worth it?
What is my purpose, and how can I start living it out?

Then this book is for you. With full abandonment, learn to surrender all to Jesus.

I encourage you to order it today and get start on the journey that will finally give you rest.

Giveaway: I Surrender All

I’m excited to give away a copy of I Surrender All ($17.99)! All you have to do is, click the rectangular image or link below to enter to win. This giveaway ends on Monday, November 25th @ 12:00 p.m (CST). The winner will be announced on this blog, so be sure to come back and see if you won.