A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free

by Rebekah Lyons

Even when circumstances feel wildly out of your control, you can make the decision each day to say yes to who God says you are in Him. This 52-week devotional from bestselling author Rebekah Lyons offers practical advice and spiritual wisdom to help you find renewed freedom in your daily rhythms as you intentionally focus on what God has for you in every moment of life. Rebekah found new freedom in discovering that yes in her own life as she and her husband made a cross-country move and adopted a child with Down syndrome. Along the way, she realized that when we say yes in even the small, ordinary moments of life, we experience renewed spiritual vitality for every aspect of God's calling. In A Surrendered Yes , Rebekah draws on biblical truths and her personal story to inspire you to: Each entry in this year-long devotional includes: A Surrendered Yes features a beautiful cover design and includes a ribbon marker, making it an encouraging gift for a family member, friend, or yourself. Discover the delight of living from a place of freedom in your daily routines and lifelong dreams. Live with joy instead of regret. Freedom instead of fear. Rest instead of striving. Say yes. Look for additional inspirational books and resources from Rebekah Lyons:

Genres: Faith, Spirituality, Devotional, Nonfiction, Christian Non Fiction

240 pages, Hardcover

Published September 14, 2021

About the author

Rebekah Lyons is a designer, strategist, wife, and mom. She serves alongside her husband, Gabe, as executive director of Q, a learning community that mobilizes Christians to advance the common good in society. In her role at Q, Rebekah gives leadership and strategic direction to where the movement is headed and manages day-to-day operations. Any given week includes volunteering at the Midtown Pregnancy Support Center in Manhattan or at Geneva School, writing her daily musings, and rallying her three children and two toy poodles around New York City.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Haas · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I certainly gained some new insights from this & overall enjoyed working through this devotional, I would say this book largely diminishes the power of modern medicine to treat illness (especially with regard to mental health). One of the last entries takes the approach of “prayer is all you need to heal” (paraphrase) in the face of her son’s croup attack. As a public health professional and a Christian, I am a strong advocate for prayer as a way of healing and asking the Lord for His grace and mercy AND seeing modern medicine as a way of answered prayers. Additionally, an entry urges readers to think of crying as a better way to heal than using antidepressants. I certainly think crying and releasing your emotions is necessary and indeed very healing, but I fear this perpetuates what many Christians believe in thinking that you don’t or shouldn’t need medication as a way to heal/mitigate symptoms of anxiety/depression. I think thinking like this can be dangerous and perpetuate stigma around experiencing mental illness or illness in general in the church. I’ve worked in cancer units and see the dangers of folks refusing treatment in pursuit of prayer. This often ends in a life ending sooner than it could have. While I always respect these decisions, many treatments are becoming much more well-tolerated. I cannot personally speak to what it is like to experience chemotherapy but do know professionally that it can be quite enduring to say the least. However, why can’t both exist—prayer and utilizing the resources that have been made available to you? I firmly believe they can and should. I know many folks do not have the same privileges as I do in being able to access so many resources. My prayer is that we can expand life-giving and life-saving treatments across the globe while also sharing the Word and love of God everywhere we go.

[Kayla Fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This devotional took me longer than it should have to complete, but I’m actually very grateful at the time I was able to use for it. Rebekah does a fantastic job of leading you to freedom through surrender. This book encouraged me, taught me strategies for relieving stress, and showed me that I’m not alone in some of the daily anxieties I face. I highly recommend this one!

[Chona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rebekah Lyons new devotional book taught me to always say Yes to Jesus. Though my life is not as perfect as i want to be. Jesus has the final say.
Always say yes to Jesus. He never fails!
Thank you Rebekah!

[Kasandra Hoag · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great devo for moms!

This devotional was easy to relate to. It was a great reminder through any season of life that when we give Jesus our “yes”, He is able to do more than we could ask, think, or imagine.

[Jarm Boccio · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite devotionals!

Rebekah Lyons is honest and transparent as she shares what God has done in her life. As she reveals her true self, Rebekah encourages the reader to examine her own struggles and soft spots in light of God’s Word, and paints a picture of what surrender looks like in a believer’s life. You will be challenged each day with a series of questions to aid you in putting these principles into practice. Get your journals ready!

[Patricia Hastings · Rating 5 out of 5]

love her books!

I discovered Rebekah Lyons when my woman’s Bible study did her study Rhythms of Renewal Study. Since doing this study I have been reading everything I can find from her! So uplifting and so encouraging! I love the way she always brings us back to Jesus!

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my weekly book study with friends. There were some good chapters and some that were repeat stories from other Rebekah Lyons’s books. I am glad I finished but there were some times I almost gave up.

[Ceste Stanly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sis bought me for Cmas. Didn't think I was gonna get anything out of it as it seemed only applicable to type a personalities, but about 10 pages in, I started to soak up some good stuff. Then I teared up about 20 pages in. Need to go back & do the journaling part. A lot to chew on

[Brandon Eastin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding

If you are in a place of wandering, trying to find yourself, this is a book for you. Helpful tool for daily putting your heart and mind in a place of joy.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED THIS! Every devotion felt like it was just what I needed to spark my faith and connection to God. Lovely ❤️

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

First devotional I did start to finish!

[Taryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A helpful and encouraging audiobook devotional I could listen to on my way to and from work.

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rebekah Lyon’s is such a joy to listen to as she shares her life, words of faith and scripture that pints us to the cross.

[Amy]

My first exposure to Rebekah Lyons. It took a bit to appreciate her entries, and not every one touched me, but some of them were incredibly good!

[Dani · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a beautiful Devotional for women of any age! Rebekah did a fantastic job at relating life experiences to the word of God! Well done!!🩷

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend this devotional!

[Paula White · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this. I read one or two selections each morning and really got a lot from them.