God is in Control – Week 6 Devotional

God is in Control – Week 6

It is so easy for us to want to be in control. When things feel unsteady or shaky, I know that my first instinct can sometimes be something like freaking out and trying to fix everything myself. When instead I should turn straight to God and surrender my stress to Him. He is the one who is actually in control. 

Philippians 4:6-7 says “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus”. 

I don’t know about y’all, but I want this peace! It is so important to pray to God when we feel out of control because then we will be blessed with God’s peace. The reassurance that God’s got us and He always has our back, can be our peace in stressful times. He truly wants the best for us, so that is why we should trust Him in every situation. Even when life feels out of control or crazy, trust that He will not fail you and remember that He never has and never will. 

So next time you feel stressed, I want you to pause right where you are. Close your eyes and surrender the control you want and give it to God. Ask Him for His peace and for trust that He has everything under control. 

From Kaity