Sometimes we seem to place fault in God when things that we want to happen, do not happen on our time or in our way. We start doubting Him, becoming discouraged and feeling our hope diminish. Although sometimes God may say no and for our good; sometimes, He may just be saying, not yet. We as humans can be very controlling. We want what we want and when we want it. We have a tendency to get these big, negative, feelings when we feel like we do not have control. We forget, choose to ignore or are so caught up in our own pity, that we fail to acknowledge God knows what is best and when it is best.

I have come to an understanding, although at times I too am reminded, that when we surrender and let God, be God; life is so much better. For when we do, we are releasing what is out of our control, to whom actually has the control. Not only that, He knows what our future holds and truly wants the best for us.

Friend, if you are feeling defeated in your lack of control; go to God and surrender to His will. Maybe He will tell you no, because He has something better in mind. Maybe, He is just saying not yet. But if we surrender to Him, we feel doubt, discouragement and hopelessness start to fade away. Knowing, that all will work out just as He had in mind; and friend, nothing is better than His will for our lives and in His time. For truly when we give it to God, it is there where we find true peace and our hope renewed.

Erin Fitts- Brower

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

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.

Romans 8:28 NIV

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.