Living Totally Surrendered: Terry Looper on Faith, Work, and What Really Matters
In this insightful follow-up conversation with business leader and author Terry Looper, the theme isn’t strategy or performance—it’s surrender. Building on his life of leadership, creation of a successful company, and decades of walking with God, Terry shares how a surrendered life reshapes our hearts, relationships, work, and legacy.
This discussion is about more than productivity. It’s a call to let go of self-reliance, embrace God’s pace, and pursue a life defined by devotion rather than drive.
Surrender as the Center of Faith
Early in the conversation, Terry describes how he moved from managing his life to yielding it to Christ. Success had come early and richly, but along the way he discovered that external achievement can mask internal unrest. Surrender, he explains, isn’t passive—it’s intentionally placing Jesus at the center of every decision, priority, and rhythm of life. YouTube
Terry’s story highlights that spiritual surrender isn’t about what we give up, but what we gain: clarity, freedom, and peace that outlast any career milestone.
Walking at God’s Pace, Not Your Own
A key theme in Terry’s message is the idea of sacred pace—a rhythm of life that honors both work and rest, responsibility and relationship. Instead of chasing faster, bigger, or louder, he invites listeners to reflect on whether their pace is sustainable and God-led.
This idea of pacing isn’t about laziness or ignoring ambition. Rather, it’s about aligning ambition with obedience—trusting that God’s timing is wiser than our urgency. YouTube
Work as Worship and Stewardship
In this conversation, Terry also reframes work itself as an act of devotion. Business decisions, leadership choices, and daily tasks aren’t merely chores—they’re opportunities to reflect God’s character in our sphere of influence.
He connects surrender to stewardship: when we stop trying to control outcomes and start stewarding what God has given us faithfully, work becomes an act of worship rather than a burden. YouTube
Relationships Over Results
Terry’s testimony underscores a truth that many leaders learn the hard way: relationships matter more than results. Success without connection can leave a legacy of loneliness or regret.
By surrendering control and reprioritizing what matters most—family, friendships, spiritual formation, and soul care—Terry shows that a surrendered life produces fruit that lasts far beyond financial statements or business milestones.
A Life That Points to Jesus
Ultimately, Terry invites listeners to measure success not by what the world applauds, but by what God values. A surrendered life echoes faith, reflects Christ’s humility, and models a Kingdom-centered way of living that others can follow.
This conversation is a reminder that surrender is not resignation—it’s the freedom to live intentionally, love deeply, and serve faithfully.