Who is doing the work in your life?

Have you ever skimmed over a scripture because you've read it a thousand times?
I hate to admit it, but I do it all the time.  I don't mean to, but my brain will be like, "I know what it says."

Here is what happened a few days ago when I tried to skim over a verse.
The verse was Romans 8:28.
I read: And we know that all things work for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
 I felt God say, "read it again".  
And we know that all things work for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
No change God, it says the same thing I read the first time...what's your point?
"SLOW DOWN and read it again!"
And we know that in all things God work for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
Wait...who is doing the work?  It doesn't say "Shannon is doing the work".  It says GOD WORKS for the good.  

Then He had me re-read Philippians 2:13.
For it is God who works in me to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.

Again...who is supposed to be working?  Not me!
God reminded me to GET OUT OF THE WAY!  He is working in His own way and in His perfect timing.
This seems to be a reoccuring theme in my life.  I get in God's way of what He is trying to do.
I spent some much needed time with Him surrendering all the things I was trying to fix, control, or do for Him.
My list got pretty long, but I laid it all at the foot of the cross.  I am trusting His word and that He is working. 
I haven't seen any change in my circumstances, but I do feel a peace when I pray about them.  I am resting in God and
​His perfect plan.

Take a moment and read Romans 8:28 again.  Do you see yourself trying to do it all or do you see God working? Spend some time with Him and surrender all you are trying to do.  Let His peace invade you and what you are working at.
Give EVERYTHING over to Him. He is working in way you can't even imagine.