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I've Got This...

Anyone feel a little out of control?  This phrase has made laps in my head all week.  My sister has used this phrase a lot as her way of letting us know she's trying to keep it all together.  In all honesty, so have I.  The thing is, if I'm in control all of the time, then I'm not allowing God to be in control any of the time.  And what's worse, I'll mess it up.  Out of control will soon turn to chaos, and I'll be standing in the ruins of my way of doing things. 

Catchphrases like "let go and let God" don't help me release what God needs to control.  Songs give me the spiritual boost I need until the moment comes that I have to decide who's got this.  When the rubber meets the road, do I actually live what I'm singing about, writing about, and encouraging others to do?  Or do I hold on tightly to my way of handling life because it's familiar and easier to justify?  Will I step out on faith and let God take over?

Sometimes our stepping out on faith isn't dependent upon how we feel about the outcome or even why we are stepping out in the first place.  God may just be looking for our obedience.  Sometimes our obedience and allowing Him to take control of a situation isn't for our benefit. Now don't misunderstand me here.  I'm not saying He won't bless our obedience and make all things work together for our good.  But I also recognize how God can use my obedience and stepping out on faith and giving Him control for someone else's good.  And why not?  He delights in His children and longs to do good works through us and for us.  

Isaiah 55:8 says, “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord,  “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine."

God sees far beyond what I imagine to be in everyone's best interest, including my own. He sees the potential in the ruins.  All we have to do to give it to Him is to declare, "God I need your help. I DON'T have this!"  And when we finally decide to let go of everything familiar and let Him take control of the situation, we can trust when He says, "I've got this."  When He has the situation, even the winds and the waves obey.  When He's got it, relationships are restored and lives are changed.  When He's got it, get ready for mountains to move.  When He's got it, peace overtakes our lives so that we can walk through the unimaginable, knowing that God is walking beside us the whole way.  

And once you turn it over to Him, don't pick it back up.  It may take some practice in letting go every day and admitting you can't do it.  Eventually, you'll forget to try to handle it. Don't worry.  He's got this.

© Jill Cook and Unbroken & Undone Ministries. All rights reserved.

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