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'Sweet Surrender (Live)' by Mark & Sarah Tillman: A Worship Experience Awaiting


Have you experienced moments when you felt such an overwhelming sense of God's love that you wished these moments could last forever? Mark & Sarah Tillman's live version of 'Sweet Surrender' is about that kind of moment. It started out as a simple prayer and grew into a powerful worship experience that reminds us what happens when we put God first in our lives. 

Mark & Sarah Tillman - Sweet Surrender (Live)You're invited into a moment where time seems to stand still, and it's just you and God. Picture being able to get rid of the idols that are taking over your life and the possibility of taking back the things that you blamed on our Creator. Mark and Sarah's song reflects how desperately we want to be pure and have strong faith, so we can grow closer to God and stay in His presence. 

The song encourages us to worship, bow down, and give up every one of our own 'wants' in God's boundless love. It also sings about recognizing His 'fire inside' and allowing His love to untangle our problems while shaping us into the person He wants us to be. 

'Sweet Surrender' is a song to experience, to play during your quiet moments and spiritual celebrations, and guide you back to a sacred place of complete trust and adoration. This song is your invitation back to the heart of worship, where there's only God, His love, embracing you in His sweet and endless surrender.

(Related scripture: James 4:8; Psalm 115:4-8; Hebrews 12:28-29)

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You can listen to the track directly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3pBy3gUVu38Xhp6I7Cz7MD

Here is a link to the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X3pPdmbNlc

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