A Gentle Reminder To Surrender Control (Because God Is Carrying You Forward)

Karin Hadadan is the best-selling author of Beauty in the Stillness, which has been praised for helping readers “unravel the God self that is truly within you,” guiding them to find deeper meaning in life. Here, she reminds us the importance of surrendering control to God’s greater plan.

The human condition is to rely on ourselves, attempting to control every aspect of our lives. We grip tightly, believing if we hold on, we can navigate the intense waters of each day. Yet compared to Divine wisdom, our understanding remains limited.

As humble followers of God, we must release the reins and acknowledge our need for Him. Surrendering to God’s guidance requires both trust and active submission of our hearts.

This act of letting go is precisely when our paths clear—not through absence of challenges, but through divine alignment. When we release the burden of needing to understand everything, we find freedom and are carried toward our deepest alignment.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Surrendering self-reliance involves releasing the constant need to understand and control every step of life’s journey. At times, the uncertainty of the future can feel heavy and overwhelming, making it difficult to move forward. Choosing to trust a greater plan means accepting that the path may be unpredictable, yet believing that the way has already been prepared.

This shift requires courage to face the unknown and patience to let go of personal expectations. By making decisions that reflect trust and submission to divine wisdom, one learns to walk with greater peace, even when the next steps aren’t fully clear.