Surrender might be the hardest spiritual practice of all. It runs counter to everything our culture celebrates – control, self-determination, making our own path. Yet somehow, in the letting go, we find something extraordinary.
This episode explores the powerful hymn "Have Thine Own Way, Lord" – a hymn born from disappointment when Adelaide Pollard's missionary dreams crumbled in 1902. Instead of bitterness, she found profound surrender after hearing an elderly woman at their prayer service.
Drawing from Jeremiah's vision of the potter and clay, Pollard crafted verses that have guided generations through seasons of uncertainty and change. What part of your life needs surrendering today? Where are you resisting the Potter's hands? Join us in discovering how saying "Have Thine own way" opens doors to purposes greater than we could design ourselves.
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Have Thine Own Way, Lord performed by Songs and Everlasting Joy and can be found on their Youtube channel of the same name.
Lyrics and chord chart for "Have Thie Own Way, Lord" are available on Hymnal.net.
Hymnal sheet music can be found here from Hymnary.com.
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All songs used by permission.
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