Day 4: Surrendering Control
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Anxiety often creeps into our lives when we try to control every aspect of our circumstances. We want to plan, predict, and ensure everything goes according to our desires. However, the truth is that there are many things beyond our control, and trying to hold on to that control only leads to more anxiety.
God calls us to surrender our need for control and to trust in His sovereign plan. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
Surrendering control doesn't mean being passive or careless about life. Instead, it means recognizing that God is the ultimate authority and His ways are higher than ours. It means seeking His guidance and following His lead, even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain.
In surrendering control, we find freedom from the burden of trying to manage everything ourselves. We can release our anxieties, knowing that God is working all things for our good and His glory, even amid challenges and uncertainties.
Pray: Dear Lord, I surrender control to You today. Help me trust in Your plan and wisdom, even when I don't understand. I release my anxieties, knowing You are in control of all things. I rest in Your loving care. Amen.