Do you ever feel like you're constantly striving — pushing, forcing, worrying, and trying to make life happen in your own strength?

In this episode of The Word Woman, we talk about the struggle many Christian women face: wanting to trust God but still trying to control everything ourselves. When life doesn’t move the way we expect, it’s easy to fall into striving instead of surrender.

Through Psalm 46:10, we explore what it really means to cease striving and rest in God's power instead of our own effort.

If you’ve ever struggled with control, anxiety about the future, or feeling like you have to make everything happen on your own, this episode will encourage you to release the pressure and trust the God who is already working on your behalf.

God never asked you to carry life alone.

In This Episode You'll Learn

• What the Bible really means when it says “be still”
• The difference between healthy effort and unhealthy striving
• Why striving often comes from fear and lack of trust
• How Psalm 46:10 invites us to surrender control to God
• Why we cannot live spiritually apart from God’s strength
• How the Holy Spirit helps guide and lead us daily
• Simple spiritual practices that help you grow in trust with God

Key Bible Verses Mentioned

• Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
• Romans 8:14 – “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.”
• John 15:5 – “I am the vine; you are the branches… apart from me you can do nothing.”

Key Takeaways

Many of us spend years striving — trying to fix problems, force outcomes, and carry burdens that were never ours to carry.

But God invites us into something different.

The phrase “cease striving” in Psalm 46:10 actually comes from a Hebrew word that means to relax, let go, or sink down.

God is inviting us to release control and trust that He is already working.

When we stay connected to Him, like branches connected to the vine, He gives us the strength, direction, and peace we cannot produce on our own.

Learning to trust God is not a one-time moment — it’s a daily surrender.

Spiritual Practices Mentioned

If you're learning to trust God more deeply, try these simple practices:

Pray often
Invite God into your daily decisions and struggles.

Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance
He is our helper and counselor.

Practice fasting
If you are able, consider fasting one day a week. If a full day feels difficult, start by fasting one meal. Fasting helps quiet the flesh and draw closer to God.

Reflection Question

Are there areas of your life where you are striving instead of trusting God?

Take a moment today to surrender those things to Him.

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