Have you ever had a need that seemed so great that you honestly didn’t know how it was going to be met? I’m talking about an obligation that goes far beyond what you have—tangibly. Well, I found myself right in the middle of one of those days—trying to wrap my head around a million details to figure everything out. I had made so many lists, determined be responsible in managing everything while trying to be a good steward. The task was becoming quite a challenge too, even for someone who loves to deal with the details. I became restless and agitated, and then the Holy Spirit whispered to me, “Remember, I have already taken care of every detail for you. There is no need for you to spend your energy on figuring anything out, and there is no need to panic. Just trust Me.”
I am detail-oriented, so it is quite natural for me to focus on the small things. But I will admit, this time I was drowning in those details. I was feeling overwhelmed instead of excited by the move of God. But after the Holy Spirit spoke, a calm came over me instantly. I allowed myself to be very still and meditate on His actual words. Did you get that? I allowed myself a moment to be still. My will was involved. I could choose to believe the word of the Lord, or I could try to make things happen on my own. I chose the former. I didn’t fire back at the Holy Spirit with a million questions. I didn’t ignore what He said, determined to do it in my own power. I didn’t continue to try to figure it all out. I didn’t doubt Him. Instead, I believed that He would move on my behalf simply because He said that He would. And He promised that He had taken care of every detail.
I thanked God for moving just for me, and I let go of what was becoming cumbersome. Just like that, I decided to let go. It wasn’t even difficult. I was glad to cast that weight aside. I turned on some praise music and went on with my day.
The Manna Chef 