Scripture:

James 1:6–8

“But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone… Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.”

Devotional:

God doesn’t bless halfway faith—not because He’s withholding, but because divided hearts block the flow. We often ask God to move while still gripping control. Surrender isn’t a vibe—it’s a violent letting go of anything that competes for His throne in our lives. Halfway faith sounds like, “God, I trust You—but also, just in case…”

When we surrender, we step into the fullness of what He’s already made available. A fully surrendered heart is a stable one. A divided heart will always feel restless, unsure, and stuck. There is freedom in going all in.

Questions:

1. What part of my life am I still clinging to “just in case”?

2. Have I been asking God for full blessing while offering half surrender?

3. What would true freedom look like in this season?

Prayer:

Father, I lay down the illusion that I can manage life better than You. Forgive me for the ways I’ve asked for blessing without giving You my whole heart. I don’t want to be unstable anymore—I want to be rooted in trust. Teach me to let go, to believe again, and to surrender the very things I’ve used to protect myself. You are better than my backup plans.

Action Step:

Write a physical letter to God releasing the thing you’ve been afraid to surrender—then rip it up or burn it as an act of bold faith. Tell someone what you let go of, and ask them to hold you accountable.