Let God Lead: Living with Less of Me and More of Him

When we try to be in control, to do everything on our own, we quickly run out of peace, joy, and strength. Why? Because we weren’t created to run our lives apart from God—we were made to rely on Him.

In this message, Joyce Meyer reminds us that the best version of our lives doesn’t happen when we push harder—but when we surrender more. When we say, “God, I want less of me and more of You,” we’re not giving up—we’re finally stepping into the life we were made for.

There’s a part of us—our old nature—that wants to control, to prove itself, to chase after temporary things. But when we choose to let that part decrease, God increases. He begins to lead us with His wisdom, His timing, His grace. And everything starts to change from the inside out.

Joyce shares from her personal journey—how letting go of selfish ambition and choosing obedience led to a deeper joy than success ever could. She encourages us not to settle for a self-made life when a Spirit-led one is available.

Maybe you’ve been striving, trying to make things happen in your strength. Maybe you’re tired. Today, God is inviting you to rest, to trust, and to make space for Him to move. You don’t have to carry the weight of it all. You just need to follow His lead.

Letting God be greater in your life doesn’t mean you become less valuable—it means you finally walk in your true identity: loved, chosen, and empowered by Him.

So today, make this your prayer: “Lord, not my will, but Yours. Less of me. More of You.”