"Letting go of control because you trust His timing". I just came to this realization 2 days ago. I always feel I must do something or I must fix the situation. Learning to rest in God and follow His lead. Trust the process and be patient.
This was such a refreshing and needed read — thank you for sharing these truths so clearly and compassionately! I really appreciated how you highlighted that obedience flows from love and trust, not fear or legalism. It’s a message our hearts need to hear often.
As I was reading, I was also reminded of how essential the Holy Spirit is in helping us walk this path of loving obedience. Jesus promised, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever” (John 14:16), and it’s through the Spirit that we’re empowered to truly live out God’s commands.
Romans 8:13–14 says, “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” And Galatians 5:16 encourages us to “walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
It’s such good news that we’re not left to obey in our own strength, but are given the very Spirit of God to guide, convict, and empower us day by day. Your article beautifully points us to Jesus’ love as the foundation for obedience, and I’m so grateful you shared it!
"Letting go of control because you trust His timing". I just came to this realization 2 days ago. I always feel I must do something or I must fix the situation. Learning to rest in God and follow His lead. Trust the process and be patient.
Amen! I struggle with that too. Big time!
Rebecca,
This was such a refreshing and needed read — thank you for sharing these truths so clearly and compassionately! I really appreciated how you highlighted that obedience flows from love and trust, not fear or legalism. It’s a message our hearts need to hear often.
As I was reading, I was also reminded of how essential the Holy Spirit is in helping us walk this path of loving obedience. Jesus promised, “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever” (John 14:16), and it’s through the Spirit that we’re empowered to truly live out God’s commands.
Romans 8:13–14 says, “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.” And Galatians 5:16 encourages us to “walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
It’s such good news that we’re not left to obey in our own strength, but are given the very Spirit of God to guide, convict, and empower us day by day. Your article beautifully points us to Jesus’ love as the foundation for obedience, and I’m so grateful you shared it!
All so true! He’s such a good and perfect Father— He knows exactly what we need