God, You can have this one

I know that when I have a problem, I am supposed to give it up to God. However, I usually get all worked up over the issue before I even THINK about God. Why is that? Why do I respond emotionally before I remember what I am supposed to do?

I think the answer is clear. That's just the way that we are wired. It seems that we always go into the "what COULD happen" mode when there is a problem. For me, I let my fear drive the process. Fear that I will end up in trouble. Fear that I will be blamed. Fear that I will be yelled at. Fear that I will be embarrassed. Fear the I MAY BE WRONG?

Fear drive me into the "take control and fix it" mode. I should recognize my fear and then turn it, and the issue, over to God. He can handle it. He will lead me. He will work it out in the fashion He sees fit. Why am I clawing to keep control?

God, you can have this problem. Take it. Take my fear with it. Relieve me of my stress and show me what you want me to do. Together we will get through it.