– Scripture:  

                  Release It

So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.

                                  1 Peter 5:6-7 MSG

– Reflection:

God puts promises and dreams in our hearts. We know that we’re going to get well and that our businesses are going to turn around. But God doesn’t tell us how or when it’s going to happen. Too often if it’s not happening the way we think or on our timetable, we get anxious and frustrated. Stay in your lane and allow what has been placed on your heart to come to the forefront.

Where do we go from here?

Here’s the key: Once you pray, once you believe, you have to leave how and when God does it up to Him. God’s ways are not our ways. Sometimes, it’s taking longer because He has something better in store. You have to trust God’s timing and trust His ways. It may not happen the way you think or when you had planned. If you’re trying to control the outcome and time frame, you’ll live worried. You have to release control. Release having to have it happen your way.

Our Prayer for Today

Father, thank You that You are in control of all the situations in our lives and You are fighting our battles. I let go of the worrisome, anxious thoughts that trap me in worry and discouragement. I declare that my trust is in You alone. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.