Why Trying to Control Everything Holds You Back
- Mark Nkansah
- Mar 4
- 2 min read
📌 Introduction
We all want success, security, and stability. But too often, we try to force things to happen our way, on our timeline. The truth? The more we try to control everything, the more we feel frustrated, anxious, and exhausted.
💡 God never called us to carry the weight of the world—He calls us to trust Him.
In this blog, we’ll uncover: ✅ Why control is an illusion that holds you back ✅ How surrendering to God brings real success ✅ Practical ways to release control and walk in faith
1️⃣ The Illusion of Control
No matter how much we plan, life has a way of reminding us that we’re not in control. Unexpected challenges, delays, and failures happen—but what if those "interruptions" were actually God’s redirection?
📖 Proverbs 19:21 – "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails."
🔹 Example: The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) – People tried to build their way to heaven, relying on their own strength instead of trusting God. It ended in confusion and failure.
💭 Question: Have you ever worked so hard to force something, only to realize later that God had a better way?
2️⃣ Surrender Brings Strength, Not Weakness
Letting go doesn’t mean giving up—it means trusting God to lead. When you release control, you gain peace, direction, and strength beyond your own abilities.
📖 Isaiah 55:8-9 – "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, declares the Lord."
🔹 Example: Moses (Exodus 3-4) – He didn’t feel qualified to lead Israel, but when he stopped resisting and trusted God, miracles followed.
🔥 Surrender = Strength ✅ You stop striving and start trusting ✅ You release stress and embrace peace ✅ You make room for God to do MORE than you imagined
3️⃣ How to Let Go and Trust God’s Plan
Letting go of control is a daily decision. Here’s how you can start:
🙏 Pray first, plan second – Include God in your decisions instead of making plans and asking Him to bless them later. 📖 Meditate on God’s promises – Replace fear with faith by standing on His Word. 💡 Be open to redirection – Sometimes God’s "no" is leading to a bigger "yes"!
📖 Matthew 6:34 – "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself."
💭 Challenge: This week, surrender one thing you’ve been trying to control and trust God with it. What will it be? Drop a comment below! 👇
✨ Final Thoughts
Letting go of control is not a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of trust. When we surrender our plans to God, we step into a life of peace, purpose, and divine direction.
💡 Remember:
God’s way is always better than our way.
Surrender leads to breakthroughs.
Faith, not control, is the key to lasting success.
So take a deep breath, release your worries, and trust that God is working all things for your good. 🙏✨
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