Stop Worrying and Let God Lead You – Billy Graham

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Before the sun rises, before the weight of the world presses in, before the noise of life begins to drown out the voice of God,

what if you stopped? What if instead of rushing into the day with your own plans, your own strength, your own worries?

You simply bowed your head and said, Lord, this day belongs to you.

Too many people wake up and immediately reach for their phones, their schedules, their problems.

They start their day with anxiety already burdened by what lies ahead, but I tell you today there is a better way.

There is a holy way. God never intended for you to carry the weight of your life alone.

He never meant for you to wake up drowning in stress before the day even begins.

He says, come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest.

Matthew 1128, when you surrender your day to God, you are placing it in the hands of the one who already knows how it will unfold.

You are stepping out of self-reliance and into divine dependence.

You are saying, Lord, I don't know what's ahead, but I know you do.

I don't have all the answers, but you do.

I don't have the strength, but you do.

And when you begin your day with that kind of faith, you will not walk in fear.

You will not walk in confusion. You will walk in confidence.

Because you know that God Almighty is going before you, but the choice is yours.

You can let the world take over your day or you can let God take over your day.

You can wake up and try to do everything on your own or you can say, Lord, I trust you.

The first words of your morning should be words of surrender because a surrendered heart leads to a victorious life.

Will you let God take over your day today?

Will you place your plans, your burdens, your worries in his hands?

He is waiting. He is ready.

And he will lead you if you let him.

There are people listening to me right now who are exhausted, not just physically, but deep in their souls.

You have been carrying the weight of your life, your decisions, your problems, all by yourself.

You try to be strong, you try to push through, but the truth is, your strength is not enough.

My friend, I want to tell you something today, you were never meant to carry it alone.

The Bible says not by my, nor by power, but by my spirit says the Lord of hosts.

Zechariah 4.6

That means no matter how much effort you put in, no matter how determined you are, your strength alone will never be enough.

But God's strength, God's strength never fails.

Look at the world around you, people are striving, running, chasing after success, after security, after some sense of control.

But deep down, they are weary, and maybe that's you today.

Maybe you've been trying to handle everything on your own, and you feel like you're about to break.

But listen to me, God is not asking you to be strong enough.

When you wake up in the morning, do you rely on yourself, or do you say, Lord, I need you today.

I can't do this without you.

Because the moment you recognize that your strength is not enough, you make room for his strength to take over.

And when God takes over, there is peace in the storm, there is calm in the chaos, there is hope in the hardship.

The Bible tells us my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

2 Corinthians 12, 9.

That means when you are weak, he is strong.

When you don't have the answers, he does.

When you don't know how you're going to get through the day, he has already made away.

So stop trying to fight your battles alone.

Stop waking up every morning, thinking you have to have it all together.

You don't.

But God does.

Let him take over today.

Let his strength carry you.

Because when God is your strength, you will never be defeated.

Every single day you are faced with choices.

Some seem small, some seem big, but every decision shapes the direction of your life.

And the question I want to ask you today is this.

Who is making those decisions?

Are you leaning on your own understanding?

Or are you letting God lead?

The Bible says, trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways submit to Him and He will make your past straight.

Proverbs 3, 05, 06.

But too often we wake up, we start our day, and we make decisions without even thinking about God.

We make plans, we set our schedules, we solve our problems the way we think is best.

And then when things go wrong, we wonder why.

But I want to tell you something today.

God already knows what's ahead.

He knows the obstacles you can't see.

He knows the opportunities you don't even realize are coming.

And if you will surrender your decisions to Him, if you will stop relying on your own wisdom,

and instead say, Lord, guide me today, show me what to do.

Give me your wisdom, then He will direct your steps.

He will keep you from going down the wrong path.

He will lead you to the right people, the right places, the right opportunities, at the right time.

Some of you are facing big decisions right now.

Maybe it's about your job, your family, your future, and your struggling, trying to figure it out on your own.

But listen to me.

God has already worked it out.

He already has the answer.

But He's waiting for you to ask Him.

So today, don't take another step without Him.

Don't make another decision without His guidance.

Get on your knees and say, Lord, I need you, show me the way.

Because when you let God take over your decisions, you will never walk in the wrong direction.

So many people today are led by their emotions.

One moment, they're full of joy, the next they're drowning in doubt.

They wake up in peace, but by noon, they're anxious, frustrated, or afraid.

And the reason is simple.

They are letting their feelings control them instead of letting God lead them.

But let me tell you something.

Your emotions are not the truth.

God's Word is the truth.

The Bible says the heart is deceitful above all things, Jeremiah 17.9.

That means your emotions can lie to you.

Your feelings can tell you that you're alone when God says, I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Hebrews 13.05, your feelings can tell you that you're not good enough when God says, you are fearfully and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139.14, your feelings can tell you that your situation is hopeless when God says, with man, this is impossible.

But with God, all things are possible.

Matthew 6.

But the problem is, too many people live their lives based on how they feel instead of what God says.

They pray when they feel like it.

They read the Bible when they feel like it.

They trust God when they feel like he's working.

But what happens when they don't feel his presence?

What happens when fear, doubt, and discouragement try to take over?

I'll tell you what happens, that's when faith has to take over.

Because faith is not about feelings, it's about trust.

It's about saying, God, even when I don't feel you, I know you're with me.

Even when I don't see the way I know you're guiding me.

Even when my emotions try to pull me down, I will stand on your promises.

So today, stop letting your feelings lead you.

Stop making decisions based on emotions that change with the wind.

Instead, let God's truth be your foundation.

Stand on His Word no matter what.

Because when you let God take over your emotions, you will live in peace, in confidence, and in victory.

There are some people listening to me right now who think prayer is just something you do in the morning or before bed.

You say a few words, check it off your list, and move on with your day.

But I want to tell you something today.

Prayer is not a task, it's a lifeline.

The Bible says, pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5, 17.

That means prayer is not just for special moments, it's for every moment.

It's not just for when you're in trouble, it's for when everything is going well, it's not just for church,

it's for the grocery store, the workplace, the car ride, the conversation with your family.

It is a constant connection with the God who holds your life in His hands.

Too many people treat prayer like a last resort.

They try to handle things on their own, and when everything falls apart, then they come to God.

But listen to me, God was never meant to be your last option, He is meant to be your first response.

When you wake up, talk to Him.

When you're facing a decision, ask Him.

When you feel overwhelmed, tell Him.

When you're thankful, praise Him.

You don't need a special place to pray.

You don't need perfect words.

You just need a heart that is open to God.

And when you live in constant communication with Him, something incredible happens.

Your day is no longer ruled by stress, fear or uncertainty.

It is ruled by His presence.

So I ask you today, is God part of your whole day, or just part of your routine?

If you only speak to Him once in the morning and then forget about Him until the evening,

you are missing the power of a life that is fully surrendered.

But when you invite Him into every moment, when you talk to Him throughout the day,

when you lean on Him in the small things as well as the big things,

you will never walk alone.

Let God take over your day, not just in the morning, not just at night, but every moment in between.

And watch how He transforms the way you live.

There are some people listening to me right now who think prayer is just something you do in the morning or before bed.

You say a few words, check it off your list and move on with your day.

But I want to tell you something today, prayer is not a task, it's a lifeline.

The Bible says, pray without ceasing, 1 Thessalonians 5, 17.

That means prayer is not just for special moments, it's for every moment.

It's not just for when you are in trouble, it's for when everything is going well.

It's not just for church, it's for the grocery store, the workplace,

the car ride, the conversation with your family.

It is a constant connection with the God who holds your life in His hands.

Too many people treat prayer like a last resort.

They try to handle things on their own and when everything falls apart, then they come to God.

But listen to me, God was never meant to be your last option.

He is meant to be your first response when you wake up, talk to Him.

When you're facing a decision, ask Him.

When you feel overwhelmed, tell Him.

When you're thankful, praise Him.

You don't need a special place to pray, you don't need perfect words,

you just need a heart that is open to God.

And when you live in constant communication with Him, something incredible happens.

Your day is no longer ruled by stress, fear or uncertainty.

It is ruled by His presence.

So I ask you today, is God part of your whole day or just part of your routine?

If you only speak to Him once in the morning and then forget about Him until the evening,

you are missing the power of a life that is fully surrendered.

But when you invite Him into every moment, when you talk to Him throughout the day,

when you lean on Him in the small things as well as the big things,

you will never walk alone.

Let God take over your day, not just in the morning, not just at night,

but every moment in between.

And watch how He transforms the way you live.

There are moments in your day when everything seems to be going according to plan.

You wake up, you go through your routine and life feels predictable.

But then something happens.

The phone rings with bad news.

A situation changes in an instant.

Your plans fall apart.

And what do we do in those moments?

Most people get frustrated. They get angry.

They ask, why is this happening?

Why is my day being interrupted?

But what if I told you today that the interruption you see as a problem

might actually be a part of God's plan?

Listen to me.

God is in the interruptions.

The Bible tells us many are the plans in a person's heart,

but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails, Proverbs 1921.

That means you may have a schedule, but God has a purpose.

You may have a plan, but God has a greater one.

Look at the life of Jesus.

Everywhere He went, He was interrupted.

A blind man on the roadside cried out to Him.

A woman with an issue of blood reached for His robe.

A grieving father begged Him to come heal His daughter.

But Jesus never saw these moments as distractions.

He saw them as divine appointments.

He didn't say, I'm too busy.

He didn't say this wasn't in my plan.

No, He stopped, because He knew the father was at work.

What about you?

How do you respond when your day doesn't go as planned?

Do you let frustration take over?

Or do you stop and say, God, what are you trying to show me?

How are you working in this moment?

Because the truth is, what looks like a disruption might be your greatest opportunity to see God move.

Maybe that traffic delay is keeping you from something dangerous ahead.

Maybe that canceled plan is making room for something better.

Maybe that unexpected conversation?

Is God giving you a chance to be a light to someone in need?

Nothing happens by accident when God is in control.

So today, don't just trust God in your plans.

Trust Him in the interruptions.

Let Him take over even when things don't go the way you expected.

And you will see that His way is always greater than yours.

Some of you listening to me right now are fighting a battle you were never meant to fight.

You are holding on so tightly, trying to control every detail of your life,

trying to make everything go your way, and deep down you are exhausted.

You are frustrated, you are overwhelmed, but I want to ask you something today.

What if the very thing you are holding on to is the thing God is asking you to let go of?

You see, we have this tendency to think that if we don't take control, everything will fall apart.

But let me tell you the truth, the more you try to control, the more out of control you feel.

The more you try to handle everything on your own, the more stress and anxiety build up in your heart.

But listen to what the Bible says.

Be still and know that I am God, Psalm 4610.

That means stop striving, stop trying to fix everything by yourself.

God is in control, He sees the whole picture.

He knows the end from the beginning and if you will just step back, if you will just surrender and say,

Lord, I trust you, then you will find peace that no amount of control could ever give you.

Some of you are trying to fix a situation in your own strength and God is saying, let me handle it.

Some of you are trying to force a door open and God is saying, wait on my timing.

Some of you are holding onto a burden that is crushing you and God is saying, give it to me.

The Bible says, cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you, one p to five seven.

That means you don't have to carry this weight anymore.

You don't have to live in constant worry and fear.

The moment you stop trying to control everything and start trusting God,

that's the moment peace takes over.

So today make a choice.

Stop wrestling with things that are too big for you.

Stop trying to handle what only God can handle.

Let go and let God take over because when you surrender, you will see that His way is always better than yours.

The Bible says, this is the day that the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it, Psalm 118, 24.

That means every single day is a gift from God.

Every morning you wake up is an opportunity not just to exist, not just to survive,

but to walk in the purpose God has for you.

But too many people live like their days don't matter.

They go to work, take care of their responsibilities and think, well this is just another regular day.

But listen to me, God is working even in the ordinary.

He is moving in the small moments.

He is speaking in the quiet places and if you will open your heart,

if you will invite Him into your day, you will begin to see Him in ways you never expected.

So today, don't let another day pass by as if it doesn't matter.

Don't wake up and rush into your routine without acknowledging the God who gave you this day.

Instead say, Lord, take over, use every moment for your glory.

Let me see you at work today because when you let God take over your day,

there is no such thing as ordinary.

Every moment becomes an opportunity for Him to move.

There are people listening to me right now who are burdened by their past.

You wake up every day and before you even get out of bed,

the enemy reminds you of your failures.

He whispers in your ear.

You're not good enough.

Look at what you've done.

Look at the mistakes you've made.

And instead of stepping into the new day with confidence,

you start your day way down by shame, regret, and guilt.

But I want to tell you something today, your past does not define you.

God does.

The Bible says, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.

The old is gone.

The new is here.

2 Corinthians 517.

That means when you come to God, when you surrender to Him,

He wipes the slate clean.

The enemy may remind you of your past, but God has erased it.

He has covered it with the blood of Jesus.

Some of you are letting past sins, past failures, past disappointments

hold you back from what God wants to do in your life today.

But listen to me, God is not looking at your past.

He is looking at your future.

He is saying to you right now, I have more for you.

I have a new beginning for you.

Stop living in what was.

You may say, but you don't know what I have done.

No, I don't, but I know what Jesus did.

I know that on the cross, He paid for every mistake.

Every failure, every sin you have ever committed.

And if you have asked for His forgiveness, then He has already washed it away.

So why are you still carrying it?

The Bible says there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

Romans 8 to 1.

That means if God has forgiven you, you are free.

But you have to walk in that freedom.

You have to wake up every morning and say, today is a new day.

My past is behind me, and my God is before me.

So I ask you today, are you letting your past take over your day?

Or are you letting God take over?

Will you keep living under the weight of guilt?

Or will you step into the grace and mercy that Jesus has given you?

Because when you truly let God take over, your past loses its power,

and your future begins to shine.

Some of you listening to me right now wake up every morning

with a cloud of worry hanging over your head.

You're thinking about your finances, your health, your family, your future?

You're constantly asking, what if things go wrong?

What if I don't have enough?

What if I fail?

And before your day even begins, anxiety has already taken control.

But listen to me, you were never meant to live in fear.

The Bible says, do not be anxious about anything,

but in every situation by prayer and petition with Thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.

And the peace of God which transcends all understanding

will God, your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus,

Philippians 4, 6 and 7th.

That means God never intended for you to carry the weight of worry.

He wants you to give it to Him.

You see, worry is a thief.

It steals your joy.

It steals your peace.

It steals your focus from what God is doing right now

because it keeps your mind trapped in what might happen tomorrow.

But Jesus said, do not worry about tomorrow.

But tomorrow will worry about itself.

Matthew 6, 34.

Some of you are living in fear of things that may never even happen.

You're carrying burdens that God never asked you to carry.

But I want to ask you today,

what if you let go of the worry and let God take over?

What if instead of waking up and stressing about your problems,

you woke up and said, Lord, I trust you.

I don't know how things will work out, but I know you are in control.

So I challenge you today.

Don't go another day living in your own strength.

Let go of the fear.

Let go of the stress.

Let go of the need to control everything.

Give it all to God.

Let him take over.

And watch as he turns your ordinary days into something extraordinary.

Because when God is in control, every step has purpose.

Every battle has victory.

And every day is filled with his presence.

And when you let God take over your worries,

you will walk in a peace that nothing in this world can take away.

Some of you listening to me today wake up every morning feeling empty.

You go through the motions, you do what needs to be done,

but deep down something is missing.

You try to fill that void with work and attainment,

relationships, success, but no matter what you do,

it never satisfies.

And the reason is simple.

You were created for more than this world can offer.

The Bible says, man shall not live by bread alone,

but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God,

Matthew 404, that means you can have everything this world calls success,

money, recognition, pleasure.

But if your soul is not filled with God,

you will still feel empty.

Some of you are running on empty because you are feeding everything except your spirit.

You spend time on social media, but you don't spend time in the word.

You listen to the voices of the world, but you don't listen to the voice of God.

You fill your life with temporary things,

and then you wonder why you don't have lasting peace.

But I want to tell you today, God is the only one who can fill that emptiness.

Jesus said, I am the bread of life.

Whoever comes to me will never go hungry,

and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty, John 6.35.

That means when you truly let God take over your day,

you will no longer be searching for something more,

because he is more.

When you start your day in his presence,

when you fill your mind with his word,

when you seek him first, something powerful happens.

Your emptiness is replaced with fullness.

Your restlessness is replaced with peace.

Your searching is replaced with purpose.

So I ask you today,

what are you feeding your soul?

Are you filling your life with things that leave you empty?

Or are you letting God fill you with his presence?

Because when you let him take over,

you will never hunger for the things of this world again.

You will be completely satisfied in him.

Some of you listening to me right now feel weak.

You wake up in the morning,

and before the day even begins,

you're already tired.

Not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually.

You feel like you don't have the strength to keep going.

Life has worn you down.

The struggles, the pressures,

the constant battles,

they've left you exhausted.

But I want to tell you something today,

you don't have to rely on your own strength.

The Bible says,

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength,

they will soar on wings like eagles.

They will run and not grow weary.

They will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40-31.

That means when you feel like you have nothing left,

God has more than enough for you.

Some of you are trying to do everything in your own power.

You're trying to fight battles that only God can fight.

You're trying to carry burdens that only He can carry.

But the Bible tells us,

my grace is sufficient for you,

for my power is made perfect in weakness to Corinthians 12-9.

That means your weakness is not a problem for God.

It's an opportunity for him to show his power in your life.

When you feel weak,

don't try to push through on your own.

Turn to God, let him fill you.

Let him strengthen you.

Because the truth is you are never meant to do this life alone.

Jesus said,

come to me,

all you are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest, Matthew 11-28.

That means you don't have to wake up dreading the day ahead.

You don't have to carry the weight of your problems alone.

You can bring it all to him.

So today instead of saying,

I don't have the strength,

say, Lord, I trust in your strength.

Instead of trying to figure it all out on your own,

say, Lord, I surrender to you.

Because when you let God take over,

your weakness is replaced with His power.

And you will find a strength that never runs out.

Some of you listening to me today

feel like you're stuck.

You wake up every morning

and it feels like nothing is changing.

You pray, but you don't see the answers.

You try to move forward,

but you feel like you're in the same place.

It's like you're walking in circles,

wondering, God, where are you?

Why isn't anything happening?

But I want to tell you something today.

Just because you don't see movement

doesn't mean God isn't working.

The Bible says we walk by faith,

not by sight,

two Corinthians five, seven.

That means God is moving,

even when you don't see it.

He is working behind the scenes,

putting things in place,

aligning situations,

preparing you for what's ahead.

You may feel stuck,

but God is setting you up for something greater.

Some of you are looking at your life

and thinking nothing is happening,

but listen to me.

Delay is not denial.

God's timing is not your timing.

Just because the door hasn't opened yet,

doesn't mean it won't.

Just because the answer hasn't come yet,

doesn't mean God isn't listening.

He is always on time.

The Bible tells us about Joseph.

He was thrown into a pit,

sold into slavery,

falsely accused and put in prison.

For years,

nothing seemed to be going right.

But God was preparing him,

and when the time was right,

he went from the prison to the palace

in a single moment.

Some of you are in a waiting season right now.

You're wondering when things will change,

but I want to encourage you.

Don't give up.

Don't stop trusting.

Don't stop believing.

God's plan is unfolding,

even when you can't see it.

The Bible says,

he who began a good work in you

will carry it on to completion.

Philippians 1, 6.

That means God is not finished with you yet.

So today, instead of focusing on what hasn't happened,

focus on the one who holds your future.

Instead of getting discouraged,

start thanking God for what he's doing,

even the things you can't see.

Because when you let God take over your waiting turns

into preparation, your delay turns into direction

and your faith brings you into God's perfect plan.

My friends, every single day,

you have a choice.

You can wake up and try to handle everything on your own.

Your struggles, your worries, your fears.

Or you can surrender it all to God

and let him take over.

Some of you have spent too long carrying burdens

you were never meant to carry.

You've let worry steal your joy.

Let your past hold you back.

Let fear keep you from stepping into what God has for you.

But I want to tell you today,

it doesn't have to be this way.

God is standing at the door of your heart,

saying, let me in.

Let me lead.

Let me fill your life with my peace,

my strength, my direction.

Will you trust him?

Will you wake up tomorrow morning and say,

Lord, this day belongs to you?

Because when you do,

you will experience the power of his presence

in ways you never imagined.