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Daily Devotional · Day 138 · Fountain of Grace International

How do I stop trying to control everything in my life?

Pretoria North · 18 May 2026

How do I stop trying to control everything in my life? - Fountain of Grace International

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

- Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
You've been holding it all together with determination, trying to steer every aspect of your life. But sometimes, the weight of control becomes a burden too heavy to carry alone. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) Rest comes when we lay our burdens at His feet, trusting Him with what is beyond our control. Today, consider what you've been clutching tightly. It might be a decision, a relationship, or a financial worry. Release it to God and take comfort that surrendering is not giving up - it is giving over to His capable hands. Remember, true strength is found in letting go and trusting God with the outcome. Blessings - Fountain of Grace International.

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