Build With God

Letting Go and Calling on Him

Scripture:
The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth.
Psalm 145:18

Observation:
God is not distant or distracted. He is near to those who call on Him. Not casually, not mechanically, but in truth. With honesty. With real dependence. His nearness is tied to our sincerity.

Application:
I wrestle with letting go of tasks I perform well.

In business, there are things I can do faster and better than anyone else on the team. Sales calls. Product decisions. Tight deadline execution. There is a part of me that feels safe keeping those things in my hands. It feels responsible. It feels efficient.

But if I am honest, sometimes it is fear.

Fear that if I let go, quality will drop. Fear that revenue will dip. Fear that I will become less necessary. And when I hold onto what I should delegate, I do not just slow the company down. I limit the growth of the people God entrusted to me.

Psalm 145:18 reminds me that the Lord is near when I call on Him in truth. That means I can bring Him the real reason I am gripping so tightly. I can say, Lord, I am afraid to release this. I am afraid to trust.

This is where the character trait of humility becomes practical.

Humility in leadership means I admit I am not the only one capable. It means I trust that God can work through others, not just through me. It means I build systems that do not depend on my constant involvement.

I remember a season when I was personally approving every marketing asset before it went live. Copy, design, emails, all of it. I told myself it was about brand integrity. In reality, it was about control. When I finally stepped back and coached instead of controlled, two things happened. Our team grew in confidence, and I had margin to focus on vision and partnerships. Revenue did not collapse. It actually grew.

Calling on Him in truth changes how I lead.

First, I tell Him where I am afraid instead of pretending I am strong. Second, I invite Him into delegation decisions, not just big strategic moves. Third, I choose one responsibility to transfer with clear expectations and coaching, instead of vague handoffs. Fourth, I stay available without reclaiming control at the first mistake.

God is near in that process. Not just in prayer time, but in org charts, hiring plans, and system building.

When I call on Him in truth, I do not have to lead from fear. I can lead from trust.

Prayer:
Lord, You are near when I call on You in truth.
Help me be honest about my fear and control.
Grow humility in me as I lead and delegate.
Give me courage to trust You with my team and this business.

Build With God,
Bill

P.S. Identify one task you are holding onto out of fear and schedule a 15 minute handoff conversation today.

P.P.S. Further reading: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 4:10, Exodus 18:21-23

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Psalm 145:18 mean when it says the Lord is near to those who call on Him in truth?

Psalm 145:18 means that God draws close to those who come to Him with honesty and real dependence. Calling on Him in truth is not about polished prayers or spiritual performance. It is about admitting fear, control, insecurity, and need. For a leader, that may look like confessing the fear of letting go or the pressure of carrying too much alone. His nearness is tied to sincerity. When you stop pretending you are strong and bring Him what is actually driving your decisions, you experience His guidance and peace in practical leadership moments.

How do I let go of control in my business without risking performance or revenue?

You let go of control by replacing fear driven leadership with humble trust and clear structure. Delegation does not mean abandoning standards. It means setting expectations, coaching well, and allowing others to grow into responsibility. When you cling to tasks because you can do them faster or better, you may protect short term efficiency but limit long term scale. Calling on God in truth helps you admit the real fear behind control. From there, you can transfer ownership intentionally, build systems that do not depend on you, and lead from vision instead of constant involvement.

Why is humility so important in leadership and delegation?

Humility in leadership acknowledges that you are not the only one capable of carrying the mission forward. It confronts the subtle pride that says everything must pass through you to be done well. When you call on God in truth, you recognize both your limits and His ability to work through others. Humility frees you to coach instead of control and to build people instead of protecting your own importance. Over time, this shapes a leader who is secure, steady under pressure, and committed to developing strength in others rather than guarding authority.

How can learning to release control at work strengthen my leadership at home?

Learning to release control at work trains you to trust God and empower others, which directly impacts your home. If you carry a controlling mindset into marriage or fatherhood, you can unintentionally limit growth and create tension. Humble trust allows your spouse and children to develop confidence and ownership in their roles. When you admit fear instead of masking it with control, you model honesty and dependence on God. That posture creates a home environment marked by patience, coaching, and shared responsibility rather than pressure and micromanagement.

What is one practical way to apply Psalm 145:18 to my leadership this week?

One practical way to apply Psalm 145:18 is to identify a task you are holding onto out of fear and schedule a clear handoff conversation. Begin by honestly bringing your fear to God, naming what you are afraid might happen if you let go. Then define expectations, timelines, and support for the person taking responsibility. Stay available for coaching, but resist the urge to reclaim control at the first mistake. This simple step turns prayer into action and aligns your leadership with trust rather than anxiety.