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Recently the world celebrated Easter, a date that is the commemoration of the death that generates life, and in particular, the resurrection of Jesus, who gave the world the chance of freedom from sin.

When talking about this magnificent subject, about the giving of the Lamb of God for the remission of sins in the world, everything that Christ went through for the love of humanity, it is inevitable to be moved and realize how sinful we are and unworthy of such sacrifice.
As a way of acknowledging and thanking for such love, Christ's request is made that we may give ourselves into His hands and experience the transformation and deliverance from sin that only He can give.

However, how to truly surrender to Christ?

1. Admitting you need Christ

It is necessary to stop and reflect, to remove all pride and self-confidence and to recognize that in reality it does not deserve a drop of the blood of Christ shed on the cross.
“I am rich, and I am enriched, and I need nothing; and you do not know that you are a wretch, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked; ” (Revelation 3:17).

"If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us" (1 John 1:10).
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

By recognizing that you are not worthy and that nothing qualifies you for salvation, you will then feel the real need for Christ in your life, and thus, you will be able to admit with all your heart (and not just your lips) that you need Christ, every moment.

2. Repent truly

True repentance is one that goes beyond recognizing that you have erred. You must ask God for forgiveness and, through the grace of Christ, change your life completely.
Move away from what moves you away from God, whenever the feeling of self-sufficiency appears, humble yourself before Christ and seek help, lest you follow the same life of sin and bitterness. 

Jesus said, "No, I say to you; rather, if you do not repent, all will likewise perish" (Luke 13: 5).

3. Believe in Christ and His forgiveness

After truly recognizing the sinfulness of humanity, and in particular, recognizing your own sinfulness and how unworthy you are, you need to understand that Christ died on the cross for you and for all mankind, so Christ gave you salvation and made you worthy .
However unworthy and miserable a man may be, if he gives his life to Christ and asks for forgiveness, He will grant and give new life, let go of the past and guide his life on a new path.

"But God proves his love for us, in that Christ died for us, while we are still sinners" (Romans 5: 8).
"To know: If you confess with your mouth to the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved" (Romans 10: 9).

Only the blood of Christ enabled mankind to salvation and deliverance from sins, if you believe in Him and His forgiveness, then you will be able to be forgiven, saved and be able to give your life and plans into His hands.

4. Pray

Pray always seeking God's forgiveness for sins committed throughout the day, even for those you don't even know you have committed, and ask God to guide your life.Even if today you give your heart to God, the enemy and his snares will continue to appear, life can shake you or make you believe that only you can deal with your problems, however, you need to keep on watch and pray , believing that in fact only God can take care of you and lead you safely.
"For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved" (Romans 10:13).

5. Study the Word

Through the Bible we are led to understand about God's plans for our lives and to understand more of His love.
"Lamp for my feet is your word, and light for my way" (Psalm 119: 105).

The Bible tells that Christ meditated on the Scriptures. Christ humbled himself and became a man to save humanity, and even though he was God, He sought wisdom from on high and strength to continue his journey on Earth.

With the life and example of Christ, it is possible to see that He, being God, gave His life daily to God, who will tell us, poor sinners, how much we need divine guidance daily!

6. Trust God

Delivering your life in the hands of God is daily proof that you trust God and his direction, that being constantly connected to God will be a daily exercise against your own will.

We must recognize that all stages of surrender involve God, and without Him we are unable to recognize that we need His direction and much less will we be saved.

"Because by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not from you, it is the gift of God. It is not from works, that no one should boast" (Ephesians 2: 8-9).Surrendering your life to God is simple, but it is a struggle against self. It is necessary to abandon one's will and understand that only God has the right path. Recognize how sinful you are and how much you need grace to be saved.

“If anyone wants to come after me, deny themselves, day by day take up your cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it; whoever loses his life because of me, he will save it. ” (Luke 9.23-2).

Finally, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding; acknowledge the Lord in all his ways, and he will make his paths straight ”(Proverbs 3,5,6).