By Ryan Kelly –

This week I found myself revisiting an old song that I had not listened to in quite some time, God Is in Control by Twila Paris. The moment the lyrics started, I was reminded how powerful the message is. Sometimes songs we have known for years suddenly speak to us in a new way depending on the season we are in. This week, that song felt less like music and more like a reminder God intended for me to hear.

Life has a way of filling our days with uncertainty, responsibility, and decisions that feel bigger than we are. In seasons where the path forward seems unclear, it is easy to fall into the habit of believing that everything depends on our own ability to manage it all. But listening to those lyrics again reminded me of a truth that is both simple and profound: God never relinquishes His authority over our circumstances. Even when we feel overwhelmed or unsure, He has not stepped away from the story He is writing.

Right now, I believe I am in a season where God is gently reminding me to let go of the illusion of control. Not in a way that removes responsibility, but in a way that restores perspective. The burdens we carry were never meant to rest entirely on our shoulders. Faith means trusting that even when the road ahead feels uncertain, the One who sees the end from the beginning is still guiding every step.

The message of that song echoes something scripture reminds us again and again: God’s sovereignty does not waver based on our circumstances. When things feel chaotic, He is still steady. When we feel unsure, He is still certain. When we feel like we are holding everything together, He quietly reminds us that He has been doing that all along.

This week, that reminder has brought a sense of peace that only comes from surrendering control back to the One who truly holds it. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is simply trust that God is already working in ways we cannot yet see.

And if this season is teaching me anything, it is this:

God is still in control. Always has been. Always will be.