The Hidden Reason You Feel Stuck in Your Faith

Have you ever felt like holding onto control is the only way to keep your life together?

In this reflection for Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent, we look at the powerful moment of Mary’s “yes” during the Annunciation (Luke 1:26–38). Faced with uncertainty, Mary chooses trust over control, saying, “May it be done to me according to your word.”

So often, we hold onto control because it makes us feel safe—but in reality, it can keep us stuck in our relationship with God. What if letting go isn’t losing control… but actually gaining peace?

In this video, we explore: • Why control feels so necessary in our lives • How Mary’s response models true trust in God • What it means to grow in relationship with Jesus, the Word of God • A simple 3–5 minute practice to help you let go and listen to God

Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or looking to go deeper this Lent, this reflection will help you open your heart to God’s voice and experience greater peace and clarity.

🙏 Take a few minutes today to sit in silence and pray: “God, help me to hear your word more clearly, so I can trust you more fully.”

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