Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Most of us struggle with control. We feel like if we don't handle every detail, everything will fall apart. The fear of losing control leads to anxiety, stress, and constant overthinking. We spend time worrying about relationships, finances, health, and the future. The truth is you were never meant to carry it all. The need to control is rooted in fear, and fear grows when we trust ourselves more than we trust God. That’s why Psalm 46:10 hits so deeply. God isn’t asking us to fix everything. He’s asking us to be still and trust that He is in control. When we try to control everything, we end up losing our peace. Why? Because control is an illusion. The world is unpredictable, but God is constant. He’s never surprised by what’s happening in your life, and He’s never out of control.
God isn’t distant. He’s holding your life, guiding every step, and protecting your path. The sooner you surrender control, the sooner you’ll find peace.
That’s why sometimes He allows situations to spin beyond our control, not to harm us, but to remind us that our hands were never strong enough to carry it all. We must believe that the hands that made the stars are strong enough to hold your life together. When life feels out of control, it’s a reminder that you were never meant to control it in the first place. You don’t have to control everything. You only need to trust the One who does.
Real peace isn’t found in control, it’s actually found in surrender. That’s why sometimes He allows situations to spin beyond our control, not to harm us, but to remind us that our hands were never strong enough to carry it all. Surrendering doesn’t mean you're defeated, it means choosing to trust that God’s way is better than yours.
We can be still, because God is already moving.
Here's some steps that help us navigate all the chaos:
Step1: Identify Where You’re Trying to Control
Start by writing down areas where you feel anxious or overwhelmed. These are often the areas where you're trying to control the outcome instead of trusting God. This could be finances, relationships, health, etc.
Step 2: Evaluate Those Thoughts
Think about those things deeply and ask "Can I truly control this?" "Is this worry and control driving me closer or further away from God".
You'll recognize that most worry and control is rooted in trusting your own thoughts over God's truth.
Step 3: Pray & Overcome
Remind yourself that God is in control, and He has already promised to guide your steps. Then pray every morning or evening "God, I release my fear of ____. I trust You with the outcome. Your will, not mine. Please give me the grace to see this"
By doing this daily, you'll notice your worry decreasing, your faith increasing, and your peace deepening.
You’ll never find peace in control, but you’ll always find peace in surrender. Barzieeezzz AMEN!
