VOICE OF TRUTH FOR TODAY
All to Jesus, I Surrender
Jesus is the only One who can truly carry our burdens.
But here’s something even more beautiful: He doesn’t just carry our burdens. He carries us. He created us, loves us, and holds our lives in His hands. I was reminded of this truth during a particularly difficult day near the end of my final college semester. Graduation was approaching, and I had no idea what life would look like afterward.
I was sad about leaving my friends and worried that I might not have opportunities to continue making art, something I love deeply.
Instead of bringing those fears to God, I spent the day wandering around, distracting myself and avoiding what I was feeling.
By evening, I was exhausted. Then the Lord brought one word to my mind. Surrender.
I opened my journal and began writing down everything weighing on my heart. As I talked with God, I realized I’d spent the entire day worrying about things I needed to place in His hands.
Psalm 25:4–5 reminds us to ask the Lord to show us His paths, teach us His truth, and guide us as we place our hope in Him.
That word hope means so much to me.
Hope isn’t pretending everything will turn out exactly as we imagine. It’s the confidence that Jesus is with us, no matter what happens. Second Corinthians 4:18 reminds us to focus not only on what we can see, but on what is eternal. When I focus on my failures, fears, and mistakes, discouragement follows.
But when I turn my attention toward Jesus, I remember His grace and the incredible love He demonstrated through the cross and resurrection.
Whatever uncertainty you’re facing today, remember that your life rests in His hands. You don’t have to figure everything out before trusting Him.
Surrender your worries, follow His leading, and rest in the hope only Jesus can give.
Excerpt from Voice of Truth Magazine
“Young Voices” by Katie Whitehead