Let go of control and trust God.

Hey friends, happy scripture sunday! It’s crazy that this is the last sunday in November! Time flies, but looking back I am grateful for all the many ups and downs, twists and turns that November has brought. Throughout it all I was comforted by the love and peace of those around me. God gives me what I need always and forever and I hope that you feel Him doing the same for you. I’m excited to share this week’s passage!

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

2 Corinthians 5:7

As I have said many times before, I like to be in control. I like to know what's going on. I like to know what to say and what to do. I like having the answers. I like to be perfect. But expecting perfection from myself is exhausting because, guess what?! Perfection is unattainable! Crazy right?! Something that I have learned this past year is that God’s plan will always prevail. I can try to micromanage and manipulate every situation into being in my control. But God is ultimately in control.

I get angry when I feel out of control. I always want to jump right in and take action whenever I feel a sense of chaos. For so long, action was easier for me than trust. Taking action is assertive and demanding. I thought that pacing myself and trusting God’s plan was too passive. So for many years, I remained in control. I was in control and my goal was perfection.

Looking back, that unattainable goal set me up for disappointment. As I grow and learn and explore new ideas, I am adapting my need for control into a willingness to trust. I am trusting that God is leading me along the path that is meant for me. I trust that God will guide me to where I am meant to be. I trust that God will draw my path to cross the paths of so many other incredible people. I trust that my path will have many bumps and detours. I trust that my journey will be beautiful and honest. And I trust that walking by faith rather than paving my own way will be more fulfilling and true.

Join me as I practice letting go. Letting go will lead to peace, whereas, holding on will lead to disappointment. Please close your eyes and let God guide you along your path towards peace.

Xox

AG