The Illusion of Control

As human beings, we need to be in control. At least, I need to be in control. I hate it when things don’t go as planned.
It could be something as small as forgetting something at home, and suddenly, my peace is gone.

So I try to get my way by planning enough, praying enough, or “performing well,” hoping everything will go my way.

But control is a comforting illusion. It gives the feeling of security while quietly exhausting the soul.

We strategize outcomes God never asked us to manage. We manipulate moments that were meant to unfold naturally.
And when life doesn’t obey our timeline, we spiral questioning God, others, even ourselves.

But surrender begins where control ends. It’s not passivity, it’s trust. It’s saying, “God, I’ll do my part, but I release the result.”

Because peace doesn’t come from holding on tighter. It comes from letting go.

Reflection: What area of your life have you been gripping too tightly, mistaking control for faith?

Verse: “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10