''Our God is able, In His name we overcome, for the Lord our God is able" — 'God is Able,' Hillsong Worship
This is my new years resolution: Give it ALL to God. I have personally set up a "Give It to God" jar. It's kind of like a prayer box. If you are anything like me, you worry too much about things out of your control, so the purpose of this jar is to help me surrender. I am going to write down the things I need answers to or that I am becoming consumed with worry and stress about. I will write it on s slip of paper, fold it up, and put it in the jar. I will pray about it, and just let God.
Throughout the year, we all struggle with so much, and I personally feel like I need to fully surrender everything to His control. We all do. From personal issues, to family issues, to money and work, we struggle and worry so much. Too much. We are supposed to lean on God. "The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still" (Exodus 14:14). We must stay calm in the eye of our storms and simply say, "God, you have this."
"Give it to God, and go to sleep," is my master plan for this year. I have become so overwhelmed and consumed with stressing over everything. It has worn me out and torn me down, and I quit. I'm quitting trying to be in control of my life because the simple fact is that I am not and that I can't. It's going to be tough, but I want to be someone that can lead by example. If I can't give it all to Him, I can't write articles giving advice or preach whatever has been on my heart that week. I can't tell someone else to do this if I am not actively doing it.
This year I want to have peace. That's exactly what you get when you leave everything to His will: peace. Knowing He is in control soothes the worst situations, lets you find answers more clearly, lets you have new perspective and eases your worry. Isn't that amazing? Who doesn't want that? I have learned that I have to trust Him and where He leads me, so when things get shaky, I have to trust Him more. That's where peace comes from.
God, I pray that you take what is on my heart. I give you full control over my life. I trust in you. You are my rock, my higher ground. You will not lead me where I will fail but only to what your plan is for me. This has purpose, and even though it is tough now, you will take care of it as you have taken care of me. Lord, ease my worry over things out of my control, and give me peace of mind resting in your arms. Amen.
Happy New Year, and my you find peace in surrendering all to God and his control!
