Giving up control is one of the most counterintuitive principles of the Christian faith. From a young age, we are taught to take charge, make plans, and work hard to shape our own futures. While these are good qualities, our deep-seated need to manage every outcome can become a barrier to the deeper life of faith God invites us to live. We often treat our relationship with God like a partnership where we handle the day-to-day operations and only consult Him for major crises. But true surrender, the kind that leads to profound peace, asks for so much more.