This is one of my favorite hymns, the idea of being able to give it all to Jesus, sounds so, comforting. However we as humans struggle with this, we pretend to give things to Christ, we say things like I prayed about it, or its in God's hands now... What we really mean by this when we say it is I have no control and i am going to be mad if I don't get what I want but you will view me differently because I said I gave it to God. We seek control so often that even in our facade of surrender we long to be in control. We say things like God I am giving this burden to you, and we follow that great act up by saying words like, "If you work this out for me, I promise I will never swear again." or "God if you take this problem off my hands I promise I will go to Sunday night church, and I will actually pay attention." we arent giving our burdens up we are bartering with God. We are trying to play give and take with the creator of the universe. Being able to surrender everything to Christ is being able to say "Lord I pray that in this situation your will be done." and having comfort in not having to get explanations of why God choses to answer your prayer the way he does, or even seeking understanding. Surrendering to God is saying into your hands I give control, I trust that you God have my best interest in mind, and that you will lead me where I need to be. As the song states, " All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give." The hope is that whatever situation you are going through, big or small, whether it be a joyous occasion or a grief stricken sad one, we can freely give it to Jesus, the author and perfecter of Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love. "Lay your burden down Every care you carry, And come to the table of grace, For there is mercy.Come just as you are, We are all unworthy To enter the presence of God For He is holy."
The more we trust in the God the more we allow ourselves to give him control, and allow Him to work within us, and not ask for anything but comfort, God is in control and he wants to prosper us.
