Surrender: A devotional on desperation, humility, and giving over

 You are my King and my God,     who decrees victories for Jacob. Through you we push back our enemies;     through your name we trample our foes. I put no trust in my bow,     my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies,     you put our adversaries to shame. In God we make our boast all day long,     and we will praise your name forever. — Psalm 44:4-8 Gracious Lord Jesus, my friend and my King, Yes, you are my King and my God. You have decreed victories for Jacob, your chosen people, and you have decreed victories for your bride, the Church. Through you, I have your power to push back the enemies of my soul and the enemies of Christ. Through your name, these enemies are under my feet! I don't put any trust in my own effort or ability to gain that victory. I put all my trust in your ability to give me this victory. As I stand strong, faithfully trusting in your power, my enemies are put to shame. Th...

"Lord, our Lord,     how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory     in the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants     you have established a stronghold against your enemies,     to silence the foe and the avenger." — Psalm 8:1-2 Gracious Lord Jesus, my friend and my King, Your name is majestic. there is no other name in all the earth, no other name in all of history, that is greater than Yours. Your glory is evident and visible to the discerning. You have set it in the heavens above. And when children and infants praise your name and give you glory, you do something remarkable, unexpected, and unlikely. You establish a stronghold against the enemy. Praise from the lips of children and even babies hold a strength and power which nothing can withstand. Their praise is a fortification against all God's enemies. Their praise silences the lies of Satan and his fellow adversaries. One of the best ways to shut the de...