Unbothered/Submissive Mindset Notes

What is it?

-Unbothered is another word for SURRENDER

-You can only surrender when you are aware of who you are in Christ. If you don’t know your identity from GOD, satan will tell you who you are NOT

-Allow GOD to take the wheel (surrendering, laying your hands down, surrendering to Christ)

-To some it may appear that I don’t care or I am doing something behind the scenes.

-You’re called to step out in faith even though it’s scary.

-You give up a habit, attitude, or comfort zone that doesn’t align with His Word.

-You trust Him with your future, finances, health, kids, career—all of it.

How to get it?

-It was given when we said, “Yes” to Jesus.

1. Acknowledge You’re Not in Control

First, admit the truth: You’re not God. You can’t fix everything, know everything, or carry everything.

• Pray honestly: “Lord, I can’t handle this on my own. I give it to You.”
  
• Psalm 46:10 — “Be still, and know that I am God.”
  

2. Confess and Repent

Surrender means letting go of sin, pride, or anything that’s blocking your connection with Him.

• Tell God the truth. He already knows, but confession sets you free.
  
• 1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us…”
  

3. Release Specific Areas to Him

Don’t just say, “Lord, I surrender all.” Be specific.

• “I surrender my job.”
  
• “I surrender my relationship.”
  
• “I surrender my anger, my fear, my kids…”
  

Literally name it. Lay it down in prayer.

4. Pray Daily for His Will Over Yours

Jesus prayed: “Not my will, but Yours be done.” (Luke 22:42)

• Start your day: “Lord, guide my steps. Close the doors I shouldn’t walk through. Open the ones You have for me.”
  

5. Obey Even When It’s Hard

Surrender isn’t just a feeling—it’s action.

• If God tells you to leave a toxic relationship…leave.
  
• If He prompts you to give, forgive, speak up, stay quiet—do it.
  
• John 14:15 — “If you love me, keep my commands.”
  

6. Trust His Timing

Surrender means you’re letting God handle not only how things happen—but when.

• Isaiah 55:8-9 — “For my thoughts are not your thoughts…”
  

7. Rest in His Peace

When you surrender, you can finally rest because you’re not carrying the weight alone.

• Philippians 4:6-7 — “…the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
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How to implement it?

• -For me it was when I became tired of myself.
• -It wasn’t from a book, Devotional or a Video
• -I began to really understand that I do not control anything or anyone…not even myself
• -I had zero control and I had nothing left.
• -I allowed GOD to not just take me through, but to fight the battle for me
  

Scripture Reference:

Here’s the tough truth: Surrender doesn’t always feel good at first. Your flesh will fight it. But that’s why Jesus said:

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)

That’s the place where real love, real purpose, and real unbothered peace begin.