{"id":57,"date":"2009-11-03T14:41:00","date_gmt":"2009-11-03T14:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2009\/11\/law-of-attraction-in-action-surrender-what-you-want.html"},"modified":"2009-11-03T14:41:00","modified_gmt":"2009-11-03T14:41:00","slug":"law-of-attraction-in-action-surrender-what-you-want","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2009\/11\/law-of-attraction-in-action-surrender-what-you-want.html","title":{"rendered":"Law of Attraction in Action: Surrender What You Want"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>This is post 59 in my series on the Law of Attraction in Action. You CAN use your power to attract all that you need. I do it every day! Read the posts in this series<\/a> to see how.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been going through some rough spots lately. There\u2019s been pressure tied to a big project. I\u2019ve also been having problems getting enough sleep. When I\u2019m tired, it\u2019s hard to function properly. Sometimes when I\u2019m tired I forget the power I can tap into. I finally decided it was time to feel better. As I pondered what thoughts I could have to feel better, I realized that my higher power is there for me.<\/p>\n

So I surrendered what was going on with my health to God. Then I looked for signs and boy did I find them!<\/span><\/p>\n

I remembered that last fall I went through something similar. The change of seasons can affect our health. And on exactly the same October weekend a year ago as the one that just past, I also surrendered things bothering me to God and had an incredible transition. So I decided it would happen again on that weekend. I\u2019d have my breakthrough and thanked God for it. Surrendering yourself to God, or the Universe, sends out a message of faith, which attracts the support you need.<\/p>\n

Then I watched for God to speak to me with guidance. <\/span><\/p>\n

Several people recommended that I check out the Sacred Center<\/span><\/a> on 86th Street and West End Avenue in Manhattan. I realized that God was telling me to go check it out. When I got someone\u2019s newsletter and the link was in it, I looked up and clicked. I figured Sunday was the best day to go since it was the weekend one year after my breakthrough last year. I knew it was no accident that I found it. So I decided to go to their service. It was at 2PM, which is better for me.<\/p>\n

The church had a class after the service called Breakthrough, which I was expecting to have! <\/span>Again, I knew this was God sending me there and I signed up.<\/p>\n

Releasing my health into God\u2019s hands led me to resources that helped me to help myself! Sunday I woke up feeling more refreshed than I have in weeks. While changing the TV channels to find a weather forecast, I passed Joel Osteen\u2019s half hour show. I occasionally stop to listen to him for a few minutes but usually get distracted. This time I turned it on just as he began. And he spoke to me. I believe that I attracted Osteen\u2019s message with my thoughts. He advised reaching your hand up and saying something like:<\/p>\n

\u201cAs an act of faith, I\u2019m reaching out my hand to receive healing.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

I did it with enthusiasm and felt psyched! I saw it as God reinforcing that He was with me on healing the health I surrendered to him. Other people might insist it was just a coincidence, like finding the Sacred Center. I choose to believe it was God encouraging me. Believing that makes me feel good and keeps my intentions on God\u2019s loving support. It helps me to feel like I\u2019m taking back control of my life, as I discusses in my earlier post on Control<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Feeling in control sends a strong message of intention to the Universe. Surrendering your outcome to your higher power begins the process. <\/span><\/p>\n

The service and class at the Sacred Center was truly inspiring. The energy in the church was so pure and hopeful and I joyously sang along with their choir. The speakers blew me away. The reverend, August Gold, is very motivational and she also led the Breakthrough class. Besides all of that, I got some other signs. One that brought me to tears was the song the choir ended with\u2014U2\u2019s \u201cI Still Haven\u2019t Found What I\u2019m Looking For.\u201d After reinventing myself, I still wasn\u2019t sure what I wanted to do with my life. I keep my options open. I’ve considered that my theme song ever since.<\/p>\n

Keeping your options open is surrendering your path to God. <\/span><\/p>\n

I watch for opportunities and follow the lead I\u2019m given. That song reminds me that I\u2019ll always keep my options open. After I find something I\u2019ve wanted, there are always new dreams and goals, and unknown opportunities. So I\u2019ll never find what I\u2019m looking for because I actually don\u2019t look for anything. I surrender what\u2019s coming and find it when the signs are there. <\/p>\n

When you live with the faith that you\u2019re taken care of, you\u2019re taken care of. <\/span>There\u2019s great elation in accepting that\u2019s how the Law of Attraction works!<\/p>\n

I left the church feeling a lot better. My project got done and my sleep improved. I feel more hopeful about some things than I have in a while. And I continue to reach my hand up to God and say, \u201cAs an act of faith, I\u2019m reaching out my hand to receive healing.\u201d <\/span> Next time you\u2019re struggling with something, whether it\u2019s your health or making a decision or you need help with your career, or romance or anything at all, try to find enough faith to put the situation into the hands of your higher being. Then try your best to relax in the knowing that it will all work out for your highest good.<\/p>\n

I know it\u2019s hard when you\u2019re scared. But, as you try it and get what you need, it gets easier. Whenever I surrender what I need to God, He comes through. If you\u2019re doubtful, acknowledge it and then ask for Him to take care of it anyway. You\u2019ll feel the most power on your side than you can even imagine as this trust returns to you with good results.<\/p>\n

See all the Law of Attraction in Action Series.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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