In this session, we discussed “The Altar as a Place of Surrender,” and it was both heartfelt and thought-provoking. We shared personal stories about times we had to make hard decisions that required surrender—letting go of dreams, friendships, comfort zones, or control. Each testimony reminded us that surrender isn’t passive; it’s a powerful, faith-filled act of obedience.

We studied Genesis 22:9-14, exploring Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac and God’s miraculous provision. We were moved by how this story not only reflects Abraham’s faith but also Isaac’s trust—he didn’t resist. We saw a foreshadowing of Christ’s sacrifice and identified Mount Moriah as symbolic of places in our lives where God calls us to surrender something dear.

Then we looked at Luke 22:42, where Jesus, facing the cross, prayed, “Not my will, but yours be done.” This opened a rich discussion on the tension between our desires and God’s will, and how surrender often feels like wrestling before it feels like peace. We also wrestled with some deep theological questions, like the mystery of the Trinity and how Jesus, as God, could still submit to the Father’s will.

We left reminded that surrender is both a decision and a daily journey, fueled by faith, not feelings. Ultimately, we walked away encouraged to trust that God’s plan—though often uncomfortable—is always good. And that when we come to the altar with empty hands, God always fills them with more than we could imagine.

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