Raising the White Flag

The white flag is used to symbolize surrender. It is often a military color which indicates that the person or party is exempted in a combat. It signifies the an intent of giving up and the desire to communicate.

Do you remember a time in your life when you raised the white flag?
When did you raise a white flag to GOD?

I remember clearly the time that I have nothing. I just came out from an operation from the hospital, therefore, I'm still recovering, my mom was rushed in the hospital. I was nowhere near her when she was rushed to the hospital. Without anything, without any cash, I left Manila with a prayer of strength and courage. I went home to Baguio to see her. According to her doctor, only 2% of her brain is functioning. It was aneurysm.
I still remember the date. January 10, 2010. It's hard to let go. Since my father passed away 14 years ago, she single-handedly took care of 4 children. I was in the ICU when I received a phone call from a pastor. We prayed. I have to say goodbye. I have to let go. I have to raise the white flag.
After 2 days, she passed away. I was lost then. My brothers were still minors and major decisions were left with me. I have nothing. The hospital bill ballooned to more than 200,000. I just prayed.
God really uses people. Members of the church and my mom's friends and co-workers were the ones who "chipped-in" for the bill. The wake was arranged by her friend who sells memorial insurance and the burial place was arranged by my dad's sister. 

 I raised the white flag to God and He did the rest. 

I remember Abraham. In Genesis 22, God asked him to sacrifice Isaac. I take Isaac as Abraham's white flag. It was then when his trust to God was tested. Isaac was Abraham's prayer since he married Sarah but without any questions, his willingness to trust and obey paid off the price.