As we go through our busy lives, it’s easy to feel like we are just one thread away from everything unraveling. I know from personal experience that juggling multiple roles and responsibilities can be overwhelming. As a wife, mother, business owner, house manager, ministry leader, friend, daughter, and more, I had so much on my plate that I felt the need to control everything and everyone just to keep myself from feeling like everything was going to fall apart.

But the truth is, we can’t control everything. And trying to do so only leads to stress, anxiety, and fear. That’s why I want to share with you how I learned to give up control to God and trust in His plan for my life. It wasn’t easy, but by allowing Him to search every part of my being, I was able to root out the fears that were holding me back. And it’s made all the difference.

Now, when I feel overwhelmed or out of control, I turn to God and ask Him these questions:

What are you doing in this situation in my life?
What are you saying to me?
Can you help me exchange my fear in this situation with your peace?
Can you give me joy in the midst of this chaos?

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5 (NLT)

Trusting in God’s plan and stepping out of our comfort zones allows us to experience His faithfulness and provision. So let’s let go of our need for control and lean on His strength and direction.

We recently had the privilege of interviewing Joel & Alex Silver on our Seeds For Your Marriage podcast. About a year ago, they decided to step outside of their comfort zone and take a journey across the country to minister to the poor, heal the sick, and get people’s testimonies of how God is moving in their own lives. They now have a YouTube channel @thegoodreport406. Check out their interview below and be inspired by their journey. I hope their encouragement reminds you that God is always in control, and we can find peace and joy in surrendering to His plan.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

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About Trisha & Thomas Walker

Trisha and Thomas are founders of Seeds For Your Community, a faith-centered nonprofit that helps individuals and families experience healing in spirit, soul, and body. Through relationship coaching, practical tools, marriage education, and global outreach, Seeds For Your Community plants small seeds that restore families and build healthier communities.