When we renounce our fear of life and give up trying to have it under our control-that is, when we acknowledge our contingency and utter dependence on God-then God comes to us and turns us toward Himself.
When individuals let go of their fears about life and stop trying to control every aspect of it, they open themselves to a deeper spiritual connection. By recognizing their own limitations and dependence on a higher power, they become more receptive to God's presence and guidance.
As Donald Spoto describes in "Reluctant Saint," acknowledging this need and surrender allows God to draw closer and lead us toward spiritual growth. It emphasizes...