God, tonight we ask that you help us to lay down the things we can’t control…to hand them over to you.
We want so badly to fix things. We want so desperately to control the outcomes, to right all wrongs, to determine the next best steps. We want to put back together that situation that’s so broken. But sometimes we can’t. No matter how badly we want to, there are so many things we simply can’t fix…can’t control. And it’s hard.
So Father, tonight we remember who is ultimately in control, and that’s you. You are sovereign. You are able. You are all-knowing and all-wise, and where we come up short, you never do. Tonight we hand over all the things on our minds, all the things worrying and wearying our hearts. We open our tight-fisted grip willingly, trusting you with our worries and trusting you to walk with us, guide us, and help us each day no matter what comes our way.
Thank you that we can let go of all the things we can’t control and grab hold of you instead.
In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
