18/05/2026
SURRENDER THE THOUGHT
Often, the thoughts that occupy our minds the longest are the negative ones. Rarely do we find ourselves lingering on the good times, replaying moments of joy or gratitude. This is largely because we are wired for control and the moment we find ourselves in a situation where that control slips away, stress moves in.
Stress, at its core, is the mind’s response to powerlessness. When we sense that something is beyond our grip, our thoughts race to find a way back to certainty. That frantic search is stress. It is not a sign of weakness it is simply the mind doing what it knows.
But in those moments, we are called to something higher: to let go, and to trust the Author of our story to see it through to completion.
Did He not promise “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6)? Did He not vow to restore what was taken , “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten” (Joel 2:25)?
Worry, then, is not just anxiety it is a quiet form of distrust. It says, “I don’t believe You are enough.”
So today, I challenge you Surrender it all. When a negative thought creeps in, pause just one minute and do something different….PRAY.
Hand it over. Name it, release it, and trust Him with it. Train your mind to do this consistently, and watch what happens to your peace. The storms don’t always stop, but you’ll find yourself standing differently within them.