The Bible Says, “Give It to God,” But How Do You Do That When You Need Control to Feel Safe?

The Bible Says, “Give It to God,” But How Do You Do That When You Need Control to Feel Safe?

From Untangle Your Thoughts | Trust in God, Hear from God, Mental Health Tips, Negative Thoughts, Relationship with God, Christian Podcast, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Growth by Jessica Hottle | Christian Life Coach, Spiritual Growth Mentor, Christian Mental Health Coach, Christian Counseling

March 18, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

This episode explores the challenges of surrendering control to God and the emotional turmoil that can accompany the process.

Does this sound familiar? It’s late, you’re exhausted, but your mind won’t slow down. You’re replaying what was said, what you chose, what you wish you could still change - and somewhere in that loop, a well-meaning thought shows up: “Just give it to God.” You try to sit with that idea, but instead of calm, everything inside you tightens. Because letting go sounds spiritual, but holding on feels safer. If you’ve ever wondered why surrender feels more stressful than control, this conversation is for you. We’re going to talk about why “giving it to God” isn’t always as simple as it sounds, and what might actually be happening inside you when your mind refuses to let go. Rooting for you, Jessica Next steps: Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.jessicahottle.com/mental-health-coaching Or book your free 20-minute consultation here ! Get my self-paced course, Untangle Your Thoughts program : https://www.jessicahottle.com/heal Email me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or clinical advice. While we discuss mental health…

People in this episode

Host: Jessica Hottle

Topics covered

  • surrender
  • control
  • mental health
  • spiritual growth
  • emotional healing

Keywords

  • give it to God
  • surrender
  • mental health tips
  • spirituality
  • emotional healing

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