Living a Life Surrendered to Christ: What Does It *ACTUALLY* Mean?

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • Surrender is a scary word...if we truly surrender our lives to God, what might He ask us to give up? What if He asks you to live a story that isn't anything like the one you've imagined for your life? Are we willing to surrender the pen and give Him the story?
    In this video, we'll be talking about what it ACTUALLY means to live a life surrendered to Christ, and looking at what a life surrendered looks like by studying an example given to us in Scripture through the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. I hope you enjoy!
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    “And Mary said, 'Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to Your Word." | Luke 1:38

КОМЕНТАРІ • 76

  • @kacinicole
    @kacinicole  Рік тому +64

    Do we truly want Jesus more than anything because we believe that He is better than everything?

  • @cll3855
    @cll3855 Рік тому +36

    "Do we truly want Him more than anything because we believe that He is better than everything" Love it! Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful thought provoking question with us. You are such a blessing!

    • @kacinicole
      @kacinicole  Рік тому +4

      Such a powerful question to ask ourselves, right?! 🙌🏼 Thank you for your kind words!

    • @cll3855
      @cll3855 Рік тому

      @@kacinicole yes, absolutely! I love your insights!

    • @paulmartin5424
      @paulmartin5424 Рік тому

      ​@@kacinicole we need to just to glorify our god 🙏🙏✝️✝️👍

  • @c.c6909
    @c.c6909 Рік тому +10

    This is so hard, especially if life is not going according to plan or we're going through suffering and pain and there's no guarantee it's gonna be better. This is such an obvious, well known part of scripture, but so deep and important. Thank you for bringing this topic!

  • @mallarieevans5392
    @mallarieevans5392 Рік тому +3

    I am in the process of starting a social media fast and this definitely helped me!

  • @welllivedlife-desireeg2804
    @welllivedlife-desireeg2804 Рік тому +11

    God first always. Amen💕

  • @BansheeKing22
    @BansheeKing22 10 місяців тому +2

    I'm used to not getting what I want and watching others get it instead. Im used to being ignored, rejected, overlooked and forgotten. My hearts desires never mattered and they never will. It is what it is.

    • @ricklarchmont
      @ricklarchmont 2 місяці тому

      I felt the same way for a long time - and I had a lot of anger and resentment because of it; sometimes I still feel those ways.
      But if we call ourselves believers, then I had to admit to myself that this could have been God's divine protection over me, that the way that seemed right to me, could have led to death and destruction for me - just all sorts of things; also, don't forget Job's story, and look at all the ways that God is sustaining you.

  • @aimeesdeli9787
    @aimeesdeli9787 Рік тому +10

    Hi, this is Dolores and I just met you at church tonight. I just started watching your videos and I am following your bible study. I love the way you teach and share God's words and your testimonies. I thank God for you and for what you do. It was awesome to see you and your beautiful baby tonight. Hope to see you again. ☺💗

    • @kacinicole
      @kacinicole  Рік тому +3

      Hi Dolores! It was So nice to meet you - thank you for saying hi 😊 I'm so thankful to know you are finding my videos helpful and I hope to see you again too! 💛

  • @tori1494
    @tori1494 Рік тому +8

    I don't have a scripture I focus on during Christmas, but the importance and hope of the promise God gave through Jesus. I can only imagine the hope and joy people had when they realized the Messiah finally came to take away the sin of the world, the atonement!! Our redemption!! What a glorious hope!!
    Edit: And for Mary to play that role, is such an honor!! May we always know what an honor it is that out of His mercy and grace, He chose us to be HIS!! I can't fathom the love He has for us, but it's absolutely beautiful. God is beautiful. ♥️🙌

    • @kacinicole
      @kacinicole  Рік тому +1

      I love this comment - so beautiful!!

    • @harrybenharry
      @harrybenharry Рік тому

      Write me ☝️💌💯
      Let’s pray together 🙌🏾❤️✅

    • @ricklarchmont
      @ricklarchmont 2 місяці тому

      Seems like only a select few knew the real purpose of the messiah - most of those people seemed to be expecting a worldly, conquering king, not a heavenly conquering king, and so they despised and rejected Him.

  • @karlaharvey2623
    @karlaharvey2623 Рік тому +5

    Hi Kaci, I’ve been struggling with “surrendering “ a bad habit. I know I know I know God has convicted me of this and to give it up, yet fighting with self to do so. Oh to humble myself and put God completely first!!
    The Story of Mary is a fav. Yet never have I truly thought of it as such. So thank you 🙏 for opening my eyes more spiritually at Surrendering To God. As He is Better than anything and or anyone. Im in Matthew studying and can’t wait to get thru to Luke. On Xmas,I won’t be alone; The Holy Spirit is right here with me and I love reading Luke 2 also. Thank you Dear Father God for speaking Thru Kaci and allowing her to be obedient unto you and helping so many understand your word better.
    Hope you and baby are doing well. Can’t wait to see him.

  • @lilianhaggland2031
    @lilianhaggland2031 Рік тому +1

    Surrender "to lay down my will,for God's will for my life"...that's what I learnt from you Thank you.

  • @Derriann9705
    @Derriann9705 Рік тому +11

    Thank you so much for sharing. This is so timely for me as I’m daily learning to surrender. It is difficult but your encouragement and Mary’s example was a much needed reminder for me ❤

    • @kacinicole
      @kacinicole  Рік тому +1

      I'm so glad it was a good reminder - such an encouraging and convicting story! 🙌🏼

  • @sammmcminn
    @sammmcminn Рік тому +3

    This is something that has always been hard for me. People say "God first" but I don't know how or don't think I can do that. I wasn't raised in religion.. my family has always been first. My husband and I have 5 kids and I just don't know how to say "God first, family second" ...

    • @ricklarchmont
      @ricklarchmont 2 місяці тому

      Yes, but Christ said whoever does not hate mother, father, son, daughter etc. is not worthy of Him - love for family has to pale in comparison to love for Christ, such that it seems like hate - plus if we don't surrender our complete lives and selves to Him, the ONLY alternative is hell.

  • @kp5870
    @kp5870 11 місяців тому +1

    I’ve already dealt with not getting into the career I dreamed of. Everything Gid has set before me has been “settling” even if it may be His will. To have to give up the dream of a spouse and kids for the livelihood of isolation because people are too busy and an empty home with no pets because you’re the one out of all your family that’s allergic…God’s “perfect will,” is downright sad and still “less.” Yet seek ye first, to a Holy Ghost spirit, and that is supposed to replace human interaction…

  • @leslyatencio2772
    @leslyatencio2772 11 місяців тому

    thank you very much Kaci. God bless you more abudantly

  • @mayceewasinger7309
    @mayceewasinger7309 Рік тому +1

    I just started watching your channel and I love it so much! Thank you for creating these videos. They all touch me and push me to be a better disciple of Christ!

  • @robynlovisa5096
    @robynlovisa5096 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful reminder 🎄❣️⛄️

  • @thepear7540
    @thepear7540 Рік тому

    Praise the Lord! Amen! Thanks for this Kaci! God bless you!

  • @ayannabertrand6985
    @ayannabertrand6985 27 днів тому

    Bless you.

  • @Jesuslovesyou0316
    @Jesuslovesyou0316 Рік тому

    God bless you woman of God! loved so dearly by Him!

  • @aymeechingwara4904
    @aymeechingwara4904 Рік тому

    I’ve just listened to you video on trusting God in impossible situations, and you spoke about this video too! I’m so glad I’ve listened to both, very encouraging ❤️

  • @TheBibleWithTina
    @TheBibleWithTina Рік тому +1

    I googled Female Christian UA-camrs to follow and Kaci Nicole was no 4 so I've subscribed. I shall be back to watch some videos. God bless.

  • @NancyOwusuaa
    @NancyOwusuaa Рік тому +2

    God bless you ok. Nancy from Ghana 🇬🇭

    • @brooke96591
      @brooke96591 Рік тому +1

      I’m watching from your neighbor, Togo! 😄

    • @NancyOwusuaa
      @NancyOwusuaa Рік тому

      @@brooke96591 hey girl lets link up on Instagram

  • @Gigimz
    @Gigimz Рік тому +1

    Needed to hear this

  • @4ll4nb31l
    @4ll4nb31l Рік тому

    what a blessing you are. god using you in mighty ways

  • @daisyrowaro44
    @daisyrowaro44 Рік тому

    Thank you Kaci I was really blessed by your message. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @joymruss
    @joymruss Рік тому

    I love this video! So helpful! My family always reads luke 2 as well 😊🤍

  • @chelseaodegaard363
    @chelseaodegaard363 Рік тому

    Love it! Thank you for the encouraging word! ❤

  • @RestfullyRenewed
    @RestfullyRenewed Рік тому

    Great bible study. Simple, on point and biblical .
    Mary being raised Isaiah would have heard Issiah 9 read out so many times, a prophecy about her son (and her being a virgin)
    New Subscriber!

  • @Marquez8
    @Marquez8 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your work 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️

  • @michaelwiebe4282
    @michaelwiebe4282 Рік тому

    Thanks Kaci! God bless You!

  • @twillyallen
    @twillyallen Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video, Kaci. 2022 was the year I took my faith into my own and built a relationship with God thats stronger than I ever had before.
    Sacrifice has been something I have been struggling with. I have been praying for the desires of my heart (one specific one) and its been clear that God is saying “no”. The biggest challenge is letting go of the story that I thought would be perfect, and instead allowing the actual creator of perfection write the story. Letting go is hard, but I know it will be worth it.
    Thank you for this reminder and for this encouragement. Enjoy the holidays with your new family :)

  • @juliawynm6335
    @juliawynm6335 Рік тому

    Merry Christmas

  • @kendals3833
    @kendals3833 Рік тому +1

    Hello, I am new to Christianity and I am reading the bible for the first time ever... I always believed in God and Jesus and I always had loving feelings for them, but I am not OVERWHELMED with love for them... That makes me sad... I want to love God as much as I know he loves me, but for some reason I just don't feel it... I am VERY appreciative and grateful... I thank him everyday for my many blessings... I also fear God, and the enemy as well. However I do admit I do struggle saying something like I FULLY SURRENDER TO YOU MY GOD...

    • @ricklarchmont
      @ricklarchmont 2 місяці тому

      It is not so much feeling, God's word says that those who keep His commandments are the ones who love Him.
      But you are newly introduced to the Lord, as you talk to the Lord in prayer (and yes, it can be conversational but respectful) and keep reading His word, your affection will grow; but you do have to surrender your life to Him, I've followed the Lord for years and am just now asking the person of the Holy Spirit to help me in surrendering my life and my sexual immorality, lust, etc.
      Also, Christ said "my Father and I are one," so, like first John chapter 5 and verse 7 says: the Father, the Word (Christ), and the Holy Spirit are ONE - so it is the three persons of the one,

    • @ricklarchmont
      @ricklarchmont 2 місяці тому

      The three persons of the ONE, most high God.

    • @kendals3833
      @kendals3833 2 місяці тому

      @@ricklarchmont I think my problem is I don't know how to surrender... I could say it, but I don't know what that means... or if I am really doing it.

  • @LaraMilliard
    @LaraMilliard Рік тому

    Thank you 😃

  • @doriaenamorado6797
    @doriaenamorado6797 8 місяців тому

    Surrender also mean to give up or give to God❤

  • @alexzghibolt2570
    @alexzghibolt2570 Рік тому

    Amazing.

  • @marylee2672
    @marylee2672 Рік тому

    Amen!🙏🙏🙏

  • @simeondawkins6358
    @simeondawkins6358 Рік тому

    If u know how to give everything to Him and I do me all of it absolutely u can became if lucky like the wants of old because god fully takes u and changes u

  • @hannahbee8030
    @hannahbee8030 Рік тому

    Jesus Christ is Lord of all or nothing at all! Nice Christian channel. New subscriber here 💯

  • @kimpirosko1384
    @kimpirosko1384 Рік тому +2

    What if it’s worse than the things you listed? What if he makes us do things, experience things we don’t want to?

    • @bridgetteberberich3204
      @bridgetteberberich3204 Рік тому

      I don't know what exactly what you are coming from...
      But I do know God will not make us do "bad" things. We have free will... and we need to have discernment if it is from God or not.
      There will be times that feel or look hard, difficult, or trials but He will bring it for our good and His glory! I can testify that I have never been disappointed following the Lord in difficult times, even when I couldn't understand it at the moment! Never is His ways worse for us, friend!!
      He knows us better than we know ourselves (psalm 139), and He knows what we can handle and need to become more like Christ! He has abundantly more than we can ask or imagine!
      He loves us and He will give us strength in times that are difficult! I know for me reading the bible on specific things like this, gives us an answer of who our God is and His heart for us! I hope that this encourages you !!

    • @kimpirosko1384
      @kimpirosko1384 Рік тому

      @@bridgetteberberich3204 I just meant what if the calling he wants us to do is something we don’t want to do. Whether that be a job, where you live, or having kids. That type of stuff. Or what if marriage isint in the cards and your destined to be alone forever? You just never know what he’ll have you do or where you’ll go.

    • @c.c6909
      @c.c6909 Рік тому +1

      Yes, this is the hard part about surrendering. But don't forget that God gives you unique calling which matches your personality, talent and skills, so if you give your life to him there can be hardships, but also many good things and gifts.

  • @josiahstrachen
    @josiahstrachen Рік тому

    Amen ❤❤

  • @zeded6935
    @zeded6935 Рік тому

    5:24

  • @brittanyb9292
    @brittanyb9292 Рік тому

    I was just reading Luke this timely I feel that I am not surrender part of life

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    @lukeroberts3784 Рік тому

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    @mariakasekas4535 Рік тому

  • @yallcrazy302
    @yallcrazy302 Рік тому

    Y

  • @tianagadsden4843
    @tianagadsden4843 Рік тому

    Derek Prince Ministry youtube or website

  • @jameshaynes6992
    @jameshaynes6992 Рік тому

    So sad to think we live in a country in which so many young women have no concern about their purity and waiting for their husbands.
    So, they would mock the story of Mary and her story and dilemma.

  • @youarecreatedforapurpose
    @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

    How to become a Christian...?...

    • @taiowo4300
      @taiowo4300 Рік тому

      “If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved. As the Scriptures tell us, “Anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.””
      ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬
      Follow Jesus’s ways as well

    • @youarecreatedforapurpose
      @youarecreatedforapurpose Рік тому

      @@taiowo4300 you are not her !

    • @KonstantinosAnyfantakis
      @KonstantinosAnyfantakis 5 місяців тому

      You need to be baptized first! In the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit

  • @sweetman5249
    @sweetman5249 Рік тому +1

    Is there any single Christian woman who is like Kaci ? I am looking for wife .

  • @rashidbinzaiyed7149
    @rashidbinzaiyed7149 Рік тому

    Hey Kaci, how's your Little angel is doing?

  • @doriaenamorado6797
    @doriaenamorado6797 8 місяців тому

    Surrender also mean to give up or give to God❤