Let Go Of The Steering Wheel

 

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 

  Too many times in my life I have asked in prayer that “God’s will be done....” and at the same time refused to let go of the reins of my life. We want God to steer the vehicle of our lives, but refuse to let go of the steering wheel. 

There are times in my life I recall how foolish I was to think my efforts were of any value or needed by God. In one particular instance I launched into a litany of prayer when God just wanted me to be silent and still. He essentially told me to “shut up”. Hearing that in your spirit will quickly get your attention and put you in your place regarding how much God needs your efforts.     

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 

  It is not our efforts but His power working through us that accomplishes His will, and often we simply need to get out of His way and let Him steer the ship of our life. 

  This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. Isaiah 30:15 

  Here in America, we have been caught up in the “Self Help” culture for decades. Everything depends upon you choosing this or that, making some change in your life to be happy and put you in control. An entire commercial industry depends upon a self help culture to waste money on the latest fad for improving oneself and bettering our lives.  

When it comes to solving our problems and truly improving ourselves how much better off would we be to get quiet before God and simply ask for His help? Why not let Him guide your life in every area? 

In the great scheme of things, it will be God that transforms the life of a Christian and changes us for the better. No one can improve you, or steer your course better than God. 

There is a saying: Let Go And Let God. Something both to remember and practice in the life of every believer.

Prayer: Dear Lord, how hard it is for us to let go of the wheel of our lives and let You Steer our course. Take control Lord, and help us to get out of Your way. Amen.