I never thought of myself as a control freak.  Secretly, I laughed at others who tried to manage everything. I knew that God ran the universe, so I surrendered most of my major problems to Him.  I refused to let go of what I wanted “my way”.  I felt I was capable enough to manage minor issues on my own.  I was stressed from holding onto control.  My fear was that God would not give me what I wanted.

Romans 8:28 is, “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.” (Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011)  God controls everything.  He uses pain to create good in my life.  I have peace when I surrender control to Him.  Everything I give to Him turns out better than it does with my efforts. Controlling my world just creates more stress.   Surrender to God relieves my worry.