23- The Idol of Control: Trying to Force God's Plan on Your Timeline

As entrepreneurs, we’re wired to plan, push, and make things happen. But what do you do when God asks you to let go of the plan, release control, and trust Him in a season that makes zero sense on paper?In this episode, I share my messy struggle with the idol of control—chasing God-given dreams with my own plans and timelines and what it looked like when God uprooted us from everything safe and familiar and asked, “Do you trust Me to provide… even here?” My hope is that as you listen, you’ll see pieces of your own story and feel invited to loosen your grip and let God lead your business, not just bless your plans.Episode HighlightsHow the idol of control shows up in the way we “run” our businesses.The moment I realized I was chasing stages without the character to carry the message.The unscripted story I shared at a conference that shifted the whole room—and me.Why God sometimes withholds the very doors we’re begging Him to open.What my “year of letting go” actually looked like in real life.The tension of trying to keep a secure job and obey a risky call from God.How Saul’s impatience in 1 Samuel exposed my own urge to “just do something.”What it’s really like to trust God for daily manna in your business instead of stockpiling certainty.Scriptures ReferencedProverbs 3:5–6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart; lean not on your own understanding.Proverbs 16:9 – In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.1 Samuel 13:5–14 – Saul loses his kingdom by acting out of fear and control instead of waiting on God.Genesis 37; 39–50 – Joseph’s dreams, pride, and God’s long, unexpected path to fulfillment.Exodus 14 – God making a way through the Red Sea when there was no way.Exodus 16:4–21 – Daily manna and learning dependence on God’s provision.1 Kings 19:19–21 – Elisha leaving the plow when called; you can’t carry the mantle and the plow at the same time.Resources & LinksLearn more at ClearAuthenticBrands.comRelated EpisodesEp 20- Idols in Entrepreneurship and Putting God FirstEp 21- When Your Business Becomes An IdolEp 22- How Hustle Became An Idol In My LifeShare this with someone else if you think it will encourage them.