I Give Up Study Guide: The Secret Joy of a Surrendered Life

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Recording artist and bestselling author Laura Story demonstrates the unexpected joy found when we surrender it all to God and simplygive up.

It's natural to want to be in control.Most of us can't easily accept the idea of giving up that control. But when your need for peace surpasses your desire to be in command of your life, Godwho truly uses all things for our gooddemonstrates how much we can trust him. The very act of completely surrendering our will to his can become the one act that will change your life forever.

In theI Give Up Bible Study Guide (DVD/digital video sold separately),Laura uses a combination of Bible stories and personal experiences to teach you and your group what true surrender isand what it'snot:

• Surrender doesnotcome naturally to any of us.
• Surrender isnotacquiescing to an enemy who wants to dominate us.
• Surrender isnot"My will be done!"
• Surrender makes it impossible for you, and the people around you, to stay the same.

Though surrender sometimes flies in the face of our instincts, hopes, and dreams, it's never without benefit as God leads us into his peace that surpasses understanding. As Laura found in her own life, a surrendered life includes the surprise of a truly full and satisfying existence where trust is reasonable, reconciliation possible, and relationships can finally heal.

Sessions include:

1. What Is Surrender Anyway
2. God's Character Matters
3. Giving In and Up
4. Being Transformed
5. The Ripple Effect of Surrender

Designed for use with theI Give UpVideo Studyavailable on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.

Author Bio

Laura Story is a wife, mother, songwriter, worship leader, author, artist, and Bible teacher. Her songs-which have won Grammys, Billboard Music Awards, and Dove Awards-include "Blessings," "Mighty to Save," and Chris Tomlin's "Indescribable." Laura has a master of theological studies and a doctorate in worship studies, and has served as a worship leader at Perimeter Church in Atlanta since 2005. Her greatest joy is being a wife to Martin and mother to Josie, Ben, Griffin, and Timothy.