The Struggle of Holding On

The Struggle of Holding On

Moments of Refreshing by Bruce Howard
S2 · E3
Sep 21, 2026
04:22

Episode notes

Are You Holding On to What God Told You to Release?

Are you asking God to take control while secretly holding onto the steering wheel? In this powerful episode of Moments of Refreshing, Bruce T. Howard dives deep into Season 2, Episode 3: The Struggle of Holding On.

We often pray for direction, yet we cling tightly to relationships, outcomes, personal plans, and strict timelines. But carrying burdens God never assigned to you will only leave you exhausted. True faith isn't proven by how tightly you hold on; it’s revealed by your willingness to surrender.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • The Root of Control: Why holding on reveals an underlying struggle with trust and anxiety.
  • Carrying vs. Caring: How to stop carrying what belongs to God while still caring with an open heart.
  • The Power of Release: Why surrender isn't a sign of weakness, but the ultimate expression of faith.
  • A Guided Prayer for Surrender: A closing prayer to release your plans, fears, and timelines into God's hands.

Press play, take a breath, and let your spirit be refreshed.

"God does not need your assistance, but He desires your surrender." — Bruce T. Howard

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Keywords

Mental Health
Faith
Devotinal
Daily devotional / Daily walk
Christian podcast
Spiritual growth
Christian encouragement

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