Surrender Your Story
Ditch the Myth of Control and Discover Freedom in Trusting God
- Christian Living
- Publisher: Nelson Books (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2023
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Publisher's Description
Exchange exhaustion and disappointment for the full, abundant life you long for when you surrender your story at the foot of the cross. Popular podcaster and self-proclaimed control freak Tara Sun shows how "having everything under control" is overrated--not to mention downright dangerous--and reveals the surprising, lifegiving alternative: only radical surrender to God brings the peace and fulfillment we yearn for. Today's culture is peddling a seductive promise, a message that bombards social media feeds and dominates bestseller lists: you can control your circumstances and achieve any goal through positive thinking, organization, and sheer force of will. But anyone who's tried to white-knuckle their way to self-fulfillment has discovered what lies on the other side of this supposedly empowering message: frustration, disappointment, and exhaustion. Tara knows what it's like to be obsessed with control--all under the guise of the supposed virtues of being self-sufficient, organized, and high achieving. When a battle with severe chronic illness demolished her illusions of control, Tara embarked on a journey of discovering the antidote to the burdensome and ultimately empty myth of control: surrender to the God who cares for us and has an infinitely better blueprint for a life filled with joy, peace, and meaning. Readers will: Identify how the false promises of control and self-sufficiency have warped their view of themselves, their hopes, and their purpose Learn to trust God--in the big events and the small details of their lives Discover practical steps and strategies for letting go of control and moving forward in faith, even in the face of setbacks and disappointments Be inspired by examples from Tara's life and from the Bible of the strength and purpose that come through a lifestyle of surrender For all those who are exhausted from trying to control their lives and disappointed by their unreached plans, Surrender Your Story is a welcome lifeline that opens readers' eyes to the beauty of a life surrendered to the Master Planner.
Endorsements (13)
“This book feels like you are at a coffee conversation with Tara—as she tells you her own story of surrendering control of her life to the Lord and what she has learned along the way. For anyone in a season wrestling with giving God complete control over every single plan in their life, I could not think of a better read and better reminder that He writes the best stories.”
“Tara Sun is a fresh, deeply wise voice worth listening to because she faithfully listens to the Word Himself. With keen, biblically rooted insights that keep you turning the pages, Tara writes for every tender heart that deeply longs for an authentic story of wholeness.”
“To the planners, Type As, and borderline control freaks . . . this one’s for us. With beautiful transparency and truth straight from Scripture, Tara reminds us how surrendering your story is truly God’s call to simplicity. Don’t just read this book, put it into practice!”
“If you care deeply about your relationship with the Lord but also sometimes struggle with trusting Him with your life’s plans, then this book will be your guide. Through her own honest journey and deep biblical insights, Tara helps us discover the true beauty of surrender.”
“Trusting God with our story is such a hard thing to do. I’m so glad to have Tara’s inspiring and encouraging voice to walk us through it!”
“Tara is fun, real, and raw. I am in many ways a type A control freak, and this book made me feel seen. If you struggle to find peace in the chaos and feel anxious when things don’t go as planned, this book is for you. Our culture needs to learn the art of surrender on a more radical level. This book deeply spoke to and challenged me in ways I didn’t even know I needed.”
“Surrender Your Story is a loud and loving call to the body of Christ for such a time as this. As we navigate living in a culture that prides itself on self-sufficiency and independence, Tara urges us to get off the throne of our own lives and allow God to take His rightful place as the Lord of our lives. This message invites us into a deeper walk of faith with an overarching anthem that sings ‘God I trust you and where you go, I’ll go.”
“In her book, Surrender Your Story, Tara Sun invites us to embrace the freedom found in ditching the concept of control. In a world saturated in messages that tell us to ‘Take control of our lives,’ Tara offers heartfelt stories and pours out solid biblical teachings that point her reader to this soul-anchoring truth: there’s freedom found in surrendering our lives to Christ. This book is timely and shelf-worthy! A must read for women of all ages.”
“In a world obsessed with control the truth remains: our lives are in the hands of a good and sovereign God who is present, active, and working through it all. In her new book, Surrender Your Story, Tara Sun invites us into her story and lovingly leads us. Like sitting down with a close friend over coffee, she gives us the courage to discover the freedom God offers when we yield our way to His.”
“With boldness and clarity, Tara Sun offers a fresh, new voice on a problem that has plagued humanity since the beginning: control. In Surrender Your Story Tara dismantles the lies we tell ourselves about self-sufficiency and then guides us to trusting God, the only one who holds the plan for our lives. I know this book will speak powerfully to the hearts of women who want to surrender their stories to Him, once and for all.”
“To the girl who isn’t so sure that trusting God is worth the risk, this book will challenge and encourage you in the truth that God is worthy of our surrender and His ways are better than what we could ever plan on our own. To the girl who is weary from holding onto control with such a tight grip, this book will show you the full rest and freedom that comes when we live fully dependent upon God.”
“Tara does a beautiful job of helping us see why the struggle with control can be such a difficult one, but she doesn’t stop there. These truth-filled pages are filled with more encouragement than you could possibly imagine. From sharing her own story of learning how to cultivate a heart of surrender, to sharing biblical examples and tangible takeaways for how to live and enjoy your life—hardships included—from a genuine place of surrender before the Lord, this book will not disappoint.”
“When reading Tara’s book, not only was I cheering for and celebrating my friend’s incredible work, but I was also motivated to surrender control to God in areas of my own life where I had not yet given Him 100 percent. With kindness, love, and truth Tara brings forth encouragement and perspective as to why God’s best is the best for our lives and how doing life in submission and surrender to Him is beautiful, exciting, and always worth it. I can’t wait to see how this book encourages others in their own personal stories of freedom and fullness in all God has for them!”
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