One of the most difficult things to let go of is control. When life becomes difficult or we face uncertainty in the future, we often want to take the situation into our own hands. Rather than seeking to fulfill the purposes of God, we want the security of planning our own outcomes – outcomes that we desire. In the example of Jesus, we see a willingness to surrender. Even in the face of the cross, Jesus prayed “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.” This Sunday, as we continue our theme of letting go, we will be discussing let go of control. Specifically, we will be examining how we are able to surrender to God by following the example of Jesus as he prepared in the wilderness for the beginning of his ministry.