The most recognized form of humility in the sight of God is surrendering ourselves to his authority.
Not only that; surrendering ourselves to God is an act of trust, submission, and faith.
The Bible teaches that true peace and purpose come when we choose to yield our lives to God’s will, allowing Him to direct our steps and transform our hearts.
Surrendering isn’t about losing control, but about embracing God’s control over our lives, knowing that His plan for us is far greater than anything we could create on our own.
Whether it’s surrendering our desires, our ambitions, or our will, God calls us to fully trust in Him and place our lives in His hands.
These 35 Bible verses about surrendering yourself to God guide us through the process of letting go and fully trusting in His plan for our lives.
Bible Verses for Surrendering to God
1. Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
2. Romans 12:1 – Present Your Bodies as Living Sacrifices
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
3. Matthew 16:24 – Deny Yourself and Follow Christ
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
4. Luke 9:23 – Daily Surrender
“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
5. James 4:7 – Submit to God
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
6. Psalm 37:5 – Commit Your Way to the Lord
“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
7. 1 Peter 5:6-7 – Humble Yourself Before God
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
8. Romans 6:13 – Offer Yourself to God
“Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.”
9. Matthew 11:28-30 – Rest in Surrender
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
10. Galatians 2:20 – Crucified with Christ
“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
11. Luke 14:33 – Renounce All to Follow Christ
“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.”
12. Romans 12:2 – Transform Through Surrender
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
13. Philippians 3:8 – Everything for Christ
“Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.”
14. Hebrews 12:1 – Lay Aside Every Weight
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.”
15. 2 Corinthians 5:15 – Live for Him
“And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”
16. Psalm 46:10 – Be Still and Know
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
17. Isaiah 55:8-9 – Trusting God’s Ways
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
18. Matthew 26:39 – Jesus’ Example of Surrender
“And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.”
19. Jeremiah 29:11 – Surrendering to God’s Plans
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”
20. Luke 22:42 – Total Surrender to God’s Will
“Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.”
21. Romans 8:5 – Living According to the Spirit
“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.”
22. Matthew 6:10 – Aligning with God’s Kingdom
“Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
23. Romans 12:2 – Transforming by Renewing Your Mind
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
24. James 4:10 – Humbling Ourselves Before God
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
25. Psalm 25:1-2 – Trusting God with Our Lives
“Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.”
26. John 15:5 – Abiding in Christ
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”
27. Philippians 3:7-8 – Surrendering All for Christ
“But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ.”
28. Psalm 143:10 – Seeking God’s Guidance
“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”
29. Romans 6:16 – Surrendering to Righteousness
“Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?”
30. Mark 8:34 – Taking Up Our Cross
“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
31. Isaiah 64:8 – God’s Authority Over Our Lives
“But now, O Lord, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.”
32. 1 Chronicles 29:14 – Everything Belongs to God
“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.”
33. Jeremiah 33:3 – Calling on God
“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”
34. Hebrews 13:15 – Offering Sacrifices of Praise
“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”
35. Luke 14:33 – Forsaking All for Christ
“So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.”
Our Thoughts on What the Bible Says About Surrendering Yourself to God
Surrender is an ongoing process of yielding our hearts, desires, and lives to God.
The Bible consistently calls us to submit to God’s will, trusting that His plan is perfect and far better than anything we could accomplish on our own.
Surrender is not about loss but about gaining everything God has prepared for us.
Through surrender, we experience true freedom, peace, and purpose.
As we deny ourselves and follow Christ, we are transformed by His love and grace.
Let these verses inspire you to lay down your will and embrace God’s plan, trusting that He will lead you to a life of fulfillment and eternal reward.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart willing to surrender.
I acknowledge Your sovereign will over my life and trust that Your plan is always the best.
Help me to surrender my desires, fears, and ambitions to You, knowing that in doing so, I am allowing You to shape my life.
Teach me to follow You daily, trusting in Your perfect guidance and provision.
May my life reflect the surrender of my heart, that I may live for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.