Prayers and Devotions for SolopreneursSample

Letting Go of Control

Jesus healed a woman who had been bleeding for over 12 years. It was her faith that made her believe Jesus was the One who could heal her. Not “weighing the odds.”

What do I mean by that?

I personally notice sometimes that it’s my rational thinking and not my faith that takes over my thoughts. It’s as if my brain says, “Yes, God can do it, but here are some other options if He doesn’t come through…”

But wait a minute! That’s not faith.
That’s an attempt to be in control.

There are three things our human nature wants and needs:
1. Security (physically, financially, emotionally)
2. Connection (relationships, feeling valued, and acceptance)
3. Control (empowerment, choices, and options)

And when any one of these is threatened, we feel fear and anxiety.

Aha!

Like me, you might have a tendency to take control. I mean, what solopreneur wouldn’t? However, the good news is we don’t have to have control.

God already provided control, security (Jesus’ sacrifice), and connection (the Holy Spirit) in us! God is always in control. He will provide whatever is necessary.

I know that.

You know that.

But sometimes knowing isn’t the same as believing, and giving up control causes a lot of fear. Then I remember that this is God’s promise. God loves us. And in love, there is no place for fear.

Blessings,
Jane

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Today’s Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that You care for me and my activities. But Your word is true, and that is my foundation. So, I stand in faith and believe that You are my shield and my shepherd and that You care about my business because You are in control. I surrender it all to You and follow where You lead.

In Jesus’ name,

Amen