From Control to Stewardship and Trust
- leaninencouragemen
- Feb 18
- 2 min read
I try to take care of my body well. Spiritually, Mentally, Emotionally, physically.
I enjoy pushing myself and growing.
On November 13th, 2025, I hit a PR deadlift goal that I had had for a long time. I felt healthy and strong.
On November 14th, 2025, I ended up with incredible pain in ER and began a very unexpected health journey.
It has been an important process to be reminded that I am not in control. It has been an opportunity to 'Lean In' deeper into my faith.
Can I trust God with my life no matter the circumstances?
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God" Corrie Ten Boom
What about all the things I do - can do - could do to take care of myself?
Am I doing them to try and control all my outcomes or circumstances?
The shift for me over these last few months has been in releasing control and desiring to grow in a posture of Stewarding.
How do I Steward well what God has given me - in both the good things AND the hard things
In the Matthew 25 parable of the talents, the servants didn't get to choose what they were given, but they were challenged with what they did with it. To those who stewarded well, Jesus said 'Well done, good and faithful servant'.
I can release control of the outcome and desire to honor God with how I steward what he has given. I can have deep purpose and peace as I follow his leading in my life - peace during challenges - a peace that passes all understanding. (Phil 4:7)
I can bring glory to God in successes AND through challenges.
In the book, 'Significance over Success' by Justin Simpkins and Shane Sowden, they also talk about this growth of perspective in how we respond to the opportunities and challenges. It is a mindset shift from 'striving to stewarding' and honoring the 'One who gave the gift in the first place.' pg. 84.
My desire in this season is to Steward well what I have been given and to put my trust in the one who is in control and rest in a peace that only he can give.
Isaiah 26:3 'You will keep in perfect peace, all who trust in you, all those whose thoughts are fixed on you!'
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