So what can I say
And what could I do
But offer this heart O God
Completely to You

So I'll stand
With arms high and heart abandoned
In awe of the One who gave it all
I'll stand
My soul Lord to You surrendered
All I am is Yours

- the stand
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in surrendering ourselves to God Almighty, in submitting to His glorious will, in offering our new bodies to Him as living sacrifices to be used solely for Him, by placing ourselves within His ministry and business - will we experience His manifestation in our lives. Only then, can we live life Empowered by the wonderful gifts of the Holy Spirit; and truly He WANTS us all to live in His power. only then, can we move ministries, command demons, heal the sick, prophesize, serve God's people with that Christ-like love - and truly rejoice in it all. to truly rejoice in it all.

[edit] when we submit to His glory, we are likened to taps which allow this power to flow through us, and through us this power manifests to do great and mighty things; blessing people around who have yet to know that glory. [edit\]

and no, taking up the Cross for Christ won't be painful, it won't be a burden at all to keep to and maintain - but indeed be something that brings jubilation and delight.

Tell the Lord you want to be in that business, that you want to submit to whatever He has installed in your life. Ponder on what it really entails, and make that commitment. Glory be to God.