Do you need water?

I carry around a 32 ounce hydro water bottle every day so that I can have it whenever I need. It’s so small, but I don’t want to have to ask someone for water. I want to be able to satisfy my thirst at any moment. It’s water, but it’s a control thing. 

Today I left my water bottle at home trusting the Lord to provide. I’m trying to let go of always being prepared and having everything on hand. To accept help, even in the small things. Of course, I never even had to personally ask and I ended up with two bottles
of water today on top of everything else. 

I am being called to more. To let go of having small items for every occasion or situation. Of needing to have everything figured out for myself. I like to have a plan and steps to get to the end of goal. I wait for God to open the next door in life but I also
always have a plan “in case” there is no door. 

Control has been a thing in my life for years. I want to know the plan, the details and every little thing. I don’t like when things change after being told one thing. This year is challenging that. Many times I get a couple minutes warning about what is next.
I don’t know when I will be back home or where I will be that day. Each day God is stripping away my need for control. It’s a challenge but it’s good. 

So yes, I need water. It’s critical for survival. I don’t need to be overly prepared but I can trust to be provided for on the journey. So can you.