I mentioned briefly in my last blog that I shaved off all my hair in an act of surrender to Jesus.
And that explanation was extremely vague and left a lot room for confusion. And with a decision like this, a thorough explanation is needed!
But instead of describing the event and what led up to it, I’ll let the video do the talking 🙂
My incredibly talented and God-loving friend, Justin, was sweet enough to not only capture the night, but create and edit a video about it! The Lord has abundantly gifted Justin with eyes to see people like the Father does and this video is so evident in that.
“It all boils down to following Jesus. And living in a state of constant surrender. You cannot surrender just one time to Jesus. He asks everything of you. And sometimes that comes in the form of surrendering future plans. Or desires. Or dreams.
And sometimes it takes the form of surrendering your hair. But dang, it’s so much more than hair. It’s surrendering my obsession of control. And my obsession of outward beauty. And my obsession of feeling like I have any sort of grip.
It’s realizing my lack of trust in Him. It’s realizing I’ve actually dug my own possessions in a field, and acting like I’ve given everything to the Lord. It’s realizing how much approval I seek from others and how little I view myself like the Father does.
You cannot dip your toes into the kingdom of God. He asks everything of you. Sometimes that’s 7 months overseas and sometimes it’s all of your hair.
He’s brought me back to Luke 7 time and time again. He is sitting at dinner with the Pharisees, and a woman who was living in sin, saw Him, and brought an alabaster jar of perfume. Everything she had. The perfume that brought her her worth, suddenly meant nothing when she locked eyes with the Savior. As she is weeping, she starts to pour out all her perfume on His feet, symbolizing full surrender and a demonstration of great and sacrificial love.
And He has been gently reminding me, “hey, you still have some perfume left. Give it to me. I need both hands.”
So here I am, pouring out my perfume at His feet. Because following Him is a life of constant sacrifice, obedience, and surrender. And I am diving head first in His kingdom.
He is so worthy of everything. Even my hair.
Jesus, you deserve every ounce of me, and you deserve every ounce of glory.
This one’s for you.”
Forever inspiring!!!!! You’ve seen how good He is and no amount of hair could ever compare!! I love you!
I LOVE YOU A LOTTTTT
This is so beautiful Lauren??
those question marks were supposed to be heart emojis
you inspire me lauren kobe. love you always.
Such a beautiful display of faith and surrender!
LAUREN!!!!!!! This is SO beautiful and you look SO beautiful. God is so good & im so proud of you for this. Jesus is smiling SO big :’)
Lauren this is so beautiful. YOU are so beautiful. and your surrender is beautiful. Jesus delights in you. thank you for encouraging me to continue to walk in surrender.
forever proud to know you. wow. you blow me away in that your heart is always demonstrating parts of the fathers heart and care for us. and that’s the point. being in communion with each other to see the God hidden in each of us. big parts of that are now on the outside of you!!!! I LOVE U FLORENCE!!! I’m so glad me u and Jesus are friends!!!I can’t wait to rub ur kiwi head.
Lauren What a beautiful expression showing your love for God. You were very bold, courageous and inspiring making this statement with your actions. I always love seeing you all moving and growing in your different experiences in The World Race! That was beautiful video from Justin. I’m always so proud of him and his heartfelt videos. He really does awesome at capturing what he sees in others on his journey! ( and well he is my son ) !! 🙂
Love and prayers of gratitude that you all can share in this journey together!
Julie Seibert
oh I could cry! you love me so well. I love you!!!
Thank you Katie!! So kind of you
I love YOU!!!
Are you kidding me! YOU inspire me. Thank you for being a constant, Caroline Knudsen.
My Sammy girl! Thank you so much!! I’m so honored to know you. I miss you!! Praying for you always.
Elena! This means so much. Thank you!!
You always leave my speechless. Being your friend brings me so much joy. You amaze me at how you love others!!! Oh how I wish I could describe everything I’ve learned from you. I! Love! You!
Lauren, this is just so beautiful! It’s so very cool to see you seeking Jesus so faithfully! I’m very proud of you and super happy you and my girl Kate are taking this journey together. Love you, Julie
Hey Lauren! I just am now seeing this but it is so beautiful and so encouraging. You are such a beautiful example to the world and I appreciate and love how you are actively walking out obedience and surrender. This was honestly the encouragement and message that I needed to see and hear this week. God bless you my sweet friend! I love you and I hope you are doing so so well! Lots of love! Miss you! Your pal, Han
Lauren, loved reading this story and the beautiful journey that led to this epic moment of surrender…. God’s love shines through you so clearly and yet you are also transparent in reminding us how imperfect we are- in our eathern vessels.