What is Surrender Asking of You?

Hi, I'm Larrisha

If you're anything like me, you may have spent a lot of time planning, preparing, anticipating, and trying to make sure everything works out the way you planned or think it should. But what happens when life doesn't go according to plan?

Sometimes what we call "being prepared" is really our attempted to feel safe by controlling the outcome. I created this assessment to help you pause for a moment and take an honest look at where you may be holding on a little tightly and where God may be inviting you to surrender.

There are no right or wrong answers. You don't have to impress God, me, or anyone else. Just be honest. Take a few minutes, answer from where you are right now, and let's discover what surrender may be asking of you in this season.

Ready, let's begin.

Surrender Check-In

This isn't a test you can pass or fail. It's an opportunity to pause, be honest, and notice what you may be carrying that God never intended for you to carry alone.

For each statement, choose the response that best describes you.

I can be physcially, mentally, or emotionally exhausted, yet still feel the need to keep pushing instead of resting. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

I struggle to pivot or adjust when an event, situation, or outcome doesn't go the way I expected. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

I find myself questioning other people's intentions, actions, or words because I have difficulty trusting them *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

When someone hurts my feellings or I don't understand their actions, I tend to withdraw, distance myself, or cut them off. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

I struggle to receive love, support, or help from others. Sometimes, I feel like I shouldn't have to ask for it. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

I can be surrounded by friends, family, or people I love and still fell alone *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

When something I carefully planned doesn't happen, I can feel as though I personally failed. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

I have prayed for God to change a relationship, situation, or place, but become frustrated or discouraged when I don't see the results I hoped for. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

I feel accomplished when my calendar is full of tasks, plans, appointments, or events. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

Even when I finally lie down to rest, I find myself reaching for my phone or laptop to plan, organize, work, or prepare for what's next. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

I have found myself taking on most or even all of the responsibilityes in a relationship, household, or business because I feel like things won't get done unless I do them. *

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Almost Always

What is one area of your life where you feel like you're carrying, managing, fixing, or trying to control the outcome right now? *

If you were completely honest with God about that situation, what would you want to say to Him? *