EquipHer Vol. 18: "Change of Plans!"Näide

Day 2: Beyond the Desire to Maintain Control

Our desire to maintain control often arises from a deep need for security. We invest immense energy and resources into ensuring that every detail of our professional and personal lives follows precisely the trajectory we had envisioned. It’s as if control serves as a protective barrier against disappointment, uncertainty, and failure. But what happens when this need for control becomes so intense that it prevents us from delegating, trusting others, and most importantly, fully relying on God?

Psalm 100:3 gently but firmly reminds us, "Know that the Lord is God; it is He who made us, and we are His." This verse underscores a fundamental truth we often forget in our daily race toward success: we are not alone. We are not meant to carry all the burdens of life and responsibilities placed upon us by ourselves. Just like Moses, who learned the invaluable art of delegation to effectively lead the people of Israel by listening to the counsel of his father-in-law Jethro (Exodus 18:17-18), we too are called to delegate tasks that exceed our human capacity. This requires trusting not only in the sovereignty and providential care of God but also in the people He places alongside us. When we choose to trust our colleagues, collaborators, or partners, we implicitly acknowledge that God works through them as well, transforming our trust in God into healthy, constructive collaboration with those around us.

When we learn to let go, we stop fueling the illusion that we can control everything through our own strength. We are not relinquishing success or responsibility; rather, we are recognizing that our true strength lies in trusting God and being open to collaborating with the people He has gifted us on our journey.

Delegating to God means acknowledging that there are aspects of life we simply cannot—and should not—control. It means opening ourselves to a richer, more authentic, and significantly lighter experience of life.

Practical Exercise: Take a sheet of paper and write down all the situations or tasks you find difficult to let go of—those areas where the burden of control weighs most heavily. Set aside a quiet moment of prayer, imagining yourself personally placing each of these concerns into God's hands, asking Him to care for them on your behalf.

Reflection Questions:

• What is the one thing you struggle most to delegate or fully entrust to God?
• How might your daily life change if you genuinely decided to trust God with this particular area?
• What emotions do you feel at the mere thought of letting go of control?

Prayer: Lord, today I choose to open my hands and let go of everything I've tightly held onto until now. Teach me the art of spiritual delegation, of complete trust in You, reminding me that I am not alone and that You are ready to help and sustain me every step of the way. Help me experience the freedom and peace that come from fully entrusting every concern to You.