Most of us do not wake up intending to replace God. We simply wake up worried.

The bills are coming. A relationship feels strained. Someone we love is struggling. A change at work makes the future less certain. Suddenly, we begin reaching for anything that might make life feel manageable again.

We plan more. Work harder. Check the account again. Search for another answer. Try to manage people and circumstances that refuse to cooperate.

There is nothing wrong with taking responsible action. But underneath our activity, a question deserves our attention:

Am I trusting God to lead me, or trusting control to protect me?