Letting go of control is hard, but the Bible teaches us to trust God’s perfect plan. Today, we’ll find encouragement in Scriptures that guide us to surrender and rely on Him.
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Bible Verses About Surrendering Control
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Psalm 55:22 – Cast your cares on the Lord
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” – Psalm 55:22
Matthew 11:28-30 – Jesus invites us to find rest in Him
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” – Matthew 11:28-30
Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
Romans 12:1 – Offer your bodies as living sacrifices
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” – Romans 12:1
1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on Him
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
James 4:7 – Submit yourselves, then, to God
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” – James 4:7
Jeremiah 29:11 – Plans to prosper you
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Matthew 6:34 – Do not worry about tomorrow
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” – Matthew 6:34
Psalm 37:5 – Commit your way to the Lord
“Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” – Psalm 37:5
Isaiah 26:3 – Perfect peace for those who trust in Him
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
Colossians 3:23-24 – Work at it with all your heart
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.” – Colossians 3:23-24
Luke 9:23 – Deny yourself and take up your cross
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.'” – Luke 9:23
Romans 8:28 – All things work together for good
“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.” – Romans 8:28
John 3:30 – He must increase, but I must decrease
“He must become greater; I must become less.” – John 3:30
Exodus 14:14 – The Lord will fight for you
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” – Exodus 14:14
Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is being sure of what we hope for
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
Psalm 121:1-2 – My help comes from the Lord
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” – Psalm 121:1-2
Proverbs 16:3 – Commit to the Lord whatever you do
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
Isaiah 41:10 – Do not fear, for I am with you
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
2 Corinthians 12:9 – My grace is sufficient for you
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Mark 8:34 – If anyone would come after me
“Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.'” – Mark 8:34
Philippians 2:3-4 – Consider others better than yourselves
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” – Philippians 2:3-4
Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God
“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
Luke 12:25-26 – Who of you by worrying can add a single hour?
“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” – Luke 12:25-26
John 14:1 – Do not let your hearts be troubled
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” – John 14:1
1 Corinthians 15:58 – Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58
Ezra 8:23 – We fasted and petitioned our God
“So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer.” – Ezra 8:23