Trust Is a Spiritual Weapon – Trading Control for Covenant
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Put Down the Blueprint, Pick Up the Promise
Let me sit with you for a moment—right here, like we’re two women with too much on our hearts and not enough room to hold it all. Maybe your tea is growing cold while your thoughts keep racing. Maybe you’re trying to listen to God but also trying to problem-solve… and let’s be real, it feels like both are wearing you out.
I see you. I’ve been you.
And I want to say something you might not hear often enough: You’re not weak because you’re weary. You’re not less spiritual because you’re tired of trying. You’re human, and even Jesus wept. Even Jesus rested. Even Jesus surrendered in a garden, not because He didn’t trust—but because trust always costs something.
Have you ever caught yourself rehearsing the worst-case scenario—not because you expect it, but because preparing for it somehow feels safer than hoping for the best? We say we’re “just thinking ahead” or “being responsible,” but really, we’re trying to pre-manage our pain. And I get it. If you’ve ever had a plan fall apart—or a promise take too long—you know that false sense of control feels like a life raft. But here’s the truth, love: it’s not. It’s a weight.
And what I’ve learned (the hard way, many times) is that control might keep you busy, but it can’t keep you safe.
We don’t try to control because we’re rebellious. We do it because somewhere deep down, we’re afraid that if we don’t, everything will fall apart. And maybe you’ve felt that lately—like your trust in God is hanging by a thread because your timeline isn’t lining up or the people you needed haven’t shown up or the answers just… haven’t come.
But can I invite you into something better than answers?
Into covenant?
Covenant doesn’t promise clarity, but it does promise covering. And that’s what we forget when fear starts speaking. Fear wants you to believe that God left you to figure it all out. That He gave you the vision but not the help. That your obedience somehow put you in danger instead of alignment. But covenant says otherwise. Covenant says He’s not just over your life—He’s in it.
So what if trust is your strongest weapon this week?
Not trust that everything will go your way, but trust that you’ll be carried even if it doesn’t. The kind of trust that looks like less planning and more praying. Less managing and more resting. Less hustle and more surrender. I know, I know—it sounds counterproductive when the bills are due or the deadline is looming or the pressure feels suffocating. But spiritual trust is different than spiritual passivity. Trust moves different. It walks in expectation. It waits in faith. It doesn’t shrink under fear—it stands with its shoulders back and says, “God, I trust You with this too.”
So if your soul has been clenching its fists, maybe today is the day to open your hands.
Maybe it’s time to stop rewriting the blueprint and just hold the promise.
Absolutely, Candace. Here’s your fully expanded Teaching Section in your voice—conversational, faith-filled, and deeply rooted in truth. Each part flows as a natural continuation of the devotional conversation, and I’ve kept everything in full sentences and paragraph form, with clear transitions and accessible wisdom.
Trust Is Not Passive; It’s Prophetic
Let’s tell the truth: “just trust God” is something we’ve all heard, but rarely is it explained. It’s often tossed around like a bandage for fear, as if trust is the thing you fall back on when everything else has failed. But let me say this plainly: real trust is not what you do after the fight—it is the fight.
Biblical trust is not passive—it’s prophetic. It declares a future you haven’t seen yet and stands on a promise you can’t yet feel. When Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,” it’s not inviting you into blind surrender. It’s inviting you into bold alignment. That word “all” is confrontational—it asks for the parts of you still trying to solve what only God can settle.
Trust is not just choosing to believe. It’s choosing to stop leaning. Because the more you lean on your understanding, the more your peace becomes performance-based. And peace is not something we were ever meant to earn—it’s something we inherit.
When you really trust God, you’re making a bold statement—with your decisions, with your posture, with your pace. You’re saying: “I am not God. And I don’t have to be.” That right there is deliverance. Trust breaks the illusion that you’re in control. It tears down the idol of self-reliance. It’s not weak—it’s spiritual warfare. And honestly? It’s one of the most prophetic things you can do in a culture that tells you to hustle, push, produce, and perform.
When you trade control for covenant, you’re prophesying over your own life: God will come through for me.
Leaning vs. Living
Let’s go deeper into the Word. In Proverbs 3:5, the Hebrew word for “trust” is bāṭaḥ. And listen—this isn’t a soft, vague, feel-good kind of trust. This word means to throw yourself on something with confidence. It’s the kind of trust that says, “If this doesn’t hold me, I’m going down.” It’s total dependence.
Now compare that to the word “lean.” To lean on your own understanding isn’t just about thinking—it’s about relying. And when we rely on our own limited sight, we end up walking in circles. We get stuck in confusion and analysis paralysis. We move based on fear, not faith. But when you trust—when you truly lean into the Lord—you’re choosing living trust over leaning logic. One keeps you moving in faith. The other keeps you stuck in fear.
This verse is not asking you to understand God. It’s asking you to acknowledge Him. There’s a difference. One is about answers. The other is about alignment. And alignment always brings peace.
Your Brain on Trust
Let’s talk brain science for a second—because God created your body and your brain to work together.
When you deeply trust someone, your body responds with a neurochemical called oxytocin. That’s the bonding hormone—the one that makes you feel safe, loved, and connected. It slows your heart rate, calms your nervous system, and quiets the “what ifs” in your mind. It’s your brain’s way of saying, “We’re okay.”
But when you live in distrust—when you’re always on guard, rehearsing worst-case scenarios, and trying to manage everything yourself—your brain floods with cortisol, the stress hormone. And here’s the thing: cortisol wasn’t meant to be long-term. Over time, it starts to damage your emotional capacity. It leaves you burnt out, anxious, and disconnected.
So what does this mean spiritually?
It means trusting God is not just about your spirit. It’s about your nervous system. It’s about letting your body feel safe enough to exhale. It’s about shifting from fight-or-flight to faith and flow. When you say, “God, I trust You,” it’s not just a statement—it’s an invitation to your entire being to rest.
Trust isn’t lazy. It’s healing.
How Control Hides in Plain Sight
Let’s make it plain. Control doesn’t always show up wearing a label. Sometimes, it wears a smile and calls itself “being on top of things.” Sometimes, it dresses up as productivity or responsibility. But underneath? It’s fear wearing a mask.
Control hides in leadership behind urgency—always needing to fix, respond, handle. It hides in relationships behind over-functioning—trying to be everything for everyone so you don’t feel rejected. It hides in your spiritual life behind religious performance—thinking if you just pray hard enough or show up enough, you’ll stay safe.
But here’s the truth: God doesn’t need your hyper-vigilance. He wants your heart.
Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught that being “strong in faith” meant being busy in faith. But beloved, busyness is not the fruit of trust. Rest is.
So here’s a question to sit with this week:
“Where am I leaning on my understanding instead of acknowledging Him?”
Because that’s the shift. And that’s where freedom begins.
The Trust Transfer Journal
Let me walk you through a tool that has changed the way I process fear, control, and surrender—not just for me, but for many of the women I coach. It’s called the Trust Transfer Journal, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: a place to physically see the shift you’re making from holding it all to handing it over.
Here’s the heart behind it. Sometimes we say we trust God, but our hearts and actions are still clinging to control. We don’t always know we’re doing it—it’s just familiar. But this tool helps you slow down and take inventory. It gives your soul a chance to speak honestly, and then… it gives your spirit permission to lay it all down.
Here’s how it works. Grab a journal—or even a scrap sheet of paper—and draw a line down the middle. On the left side, you’ll write “What I’m Trying to Control.” Be specific. Maybe it’s your finances, a relationship, your health, your timeline, or even how God answers your prayers. Let it be raw and real. Then, on the right side, write “What I’m Trusting God To Handle.” This is where the transfer happens. Take what you wrote on the left, and rewrite it through the lens of surrender. “I’m trying to control my business growth → I’m trusting God to lead me step by step and open the right doors in the right time.”
End each entry with this:
“What’s one action I can take today that reflects trust instead of control?”
That might look like pausing to pray before sending the pitch. Or not checking your email ten times. Or saying no to something you normally say yes to out of fear. These small shifts matter.
With time, your journal becomes a sacred record of every time you chose covenant over control. You’ll start to see patterns—what’s hardest to let go of, and what trust has unlocked. And that alone will build your faith.
The Covenant Exchange Prayer Walk
Now, if you’re someone who processes best in motion—someone who feels things in your body—this next practice is for you. It’s called a Covenant Exchange Prayer Walk, and it’s become one of my favorite ways to let go of fear and come back to truth.
Here’s what I want you to do. Go for a slow, intentional walk. It doesn’t have to be long. Just somewhere quiet enough for you to hear your own thoughts and let the Holy Spirit speak. Now here’s the part that makes it different—before you leave the house, I want you to bring something small with you. Something symbolic. Maybe it’s a rock to represent the heaviness you’ve been carrying. Maybe it’s your journal or a sticky note with the word “control” on it. Maybe it’s your keys, if those symbolize the pressure of responsibility. Whatever it is, let that object represent what you’ve been trying to manage on your own.
As you walk, speak out the things you’ve been holding. Literally say it,
“God, I’ve been trying to control this outcome.”
“God, I’ve been afraid You won’t come through.”
“God, I’ve been managing my emotions instead of surrendering them.”
And here’s the shift: when you’re halfway through your walk, stop. Physically set the object down somewhere safe—under a tree, on a bench, at the edge of your porch. That is your moment of covenant. You’re saying, “I won’t carry what You’ve already promised to cover.”
As you walk back, begin declaring the truth. Out loud. Let your body feel the difference in how you’re walking now—lighter, freer, more anchored. Say things like,
“I walk under Your covering, not under pressure.”
“I release the weight. I walk in covenant.”
“You are God, and I trust You again.”
This isn’t just a practice—it’s a path. It’s a rhythm your nervous system can return to when fear creeps in again. And trust me, it will. But now you’ll have a way back.
Faith-Based Affirmations
I choose covenant over control, every single time.
My mind, body, and spirit are safe in God’s care.
I no longer lead from fear—I walk boldly in trust.
Reflection Questions
What area of my life am I still trying to control out of fear or past disappointment?
Where have I been leaning on my own understanding, even subtly?
What does real, embodied trust in God look like for me this week?
Prayer Targets
Jesus, help me surrender the areas I’ve kept hidden under control.
Holy Spirit, calm my nervous system and teach my body how to rest in Your truth.
God, give me the boldness to trust You even when I don’t have all the answers.
Song of the Day
Let this song wash over the parts of you that still wonder, “Will this be worth it?” Let it remind you that every tear, every trial, every surrender—you’re going to get the glory, God. You are not wasting any part of my trust.
Let’s connect. Not just in the comments, not just with a double tap. I want to know what’s been on your heart. Let’s talk, dream out loud, pray if you need it, laugh if you feel like it, just real space for real conversation.
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