Let Go, Let God

As we embrace adulthood, we meet a constant companion: responsibility. With the freedom of independence comes the weighty mantle of obligation. Maybe you have a family to provide for, or you're starting a new job and want to make sure you don't mess up. Perhaps you've just been promoted to a role with heavier responsibilities.

So, you plan and prepare like crazy, making backups for your backups. We bring these plans to God in prayer, but worry still has a way of creeping in, clutching our minds so tightly that it drains us of peace.

It's like you're holding a razor blade so tight in your mind that it's bleeding you dry.

Yet, let us pause and consider that responsibility and anxiety are two distinct entities, my friend.

Listen, imagine you're leading a team in the workplace. Have you ever had subordinates who weren't entirely reliable? The moment you assign them a task, anxiety seeps in, compelling you to constantly check on their progress. Conversely, when you have a remarkable team member, once you delegate a task to them, you don't fret much because you know they will deliver excellent results.

Now, let's consider this: Can we truly trust that God is reliable? Or do we find ourselves worrying that He may not come through for us?

God's word implores us to humble ourselves beneath His mighty hand. You see, it is not our own feeble hands that possess strength, but rather, it is God's hands that are truly mighty. We must entrust our worries to Him, for He is in control. We must acknowledge that it is not we who govern the vastness of the universe. Truth be told, we cannot predict what tomorrow holds, but we know for sure God holds our tomorrow.

But here's the beauty of surrendering our concerns to God—does it imply that we are naïve or shirking our responsibilities? Absolutely not! Surrendering to God is, in fact, the most responsible decision we can make. When we surrender, we place our faith in the hands that hold the entire universe, including our lives. Regardless of what tomorrow may bring, even if it unfolds differently from what we desire, we trust that God has the ability to work everything together for our good. He meticulously weaves every single thread, even the seemingly insignificant moments, into the tapestry of our lives for our ultimate benefit.

Let go and let God take care. His hand is stronger than yours, and He cares for you more than you care for yourself.