Surrender Your Plans: Why Letting Go IS the KEY to Moving FORWARD 🔑

Written By Kimmy Coleman

Last week at approximately 4:48 pm EST, I sat, eagerly waiting for the clock to strike 5 pm with the contents of the desk I’d inhabited for two plus years neatly in two canvas bags beside me. 

As I sat there and thought about all the things I’d learned, all the amazing people I’ve had the privilege of meeting and the wild events that brought me there in the first place- I had no choice but to give God thanks.

Though I had no clue what would be in store next for me and my two duffle bags, I knew what mattered–that I was obedient to a trustworthy God and that my friends, is the ✨beginning of success.✨

If you’ve ever had trepidation about what’s next or stuck–like your plans aren’t unfolding the way you envisioned–you’re not alone. Maybe you’re an ambitious creative, entrepreneur, or a leader who’s been grinding, strategizing, and pushing forward but still feel drained. Or perhaps you’re working in ministry, trying to grow your church’s social media, build a brand, or launch a new digital media project, yet nothing seems to be clicking.

Here’s the hard truth: Sometimes, the breakthrough doesn’t come from DOING more, but from SURRENDERING.

🕊️Surrendering to the fact that you don’t know everything and you never will.
🕊️Surrendering to the fact that God has a plan for you that can and will be carried out without you knowing every detail.

🕊️Surrendering to the truth that what’s in store for you is not contingent ONLY on hustle but simultaneously in rest.

Even Jesus, in His humanity, wrestled with surrender. He knew the weight of the cross and still chose to trust God’s greater plan. In Luke 22:42, He said, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.”

His surrender led to the greatest victory, eternal life for all who believe!

The takeaway? If you’re leading in a creative or ministry space–whether through brand storytelling, content marketing, or church media strategy–your impact won’t always be measured in instant success. (Even Jesus needed His 3 days)- True influence comes when we align with a greater vision beyond ourselves and surrender to God’s will for us.

How does this apply to your brand, business or church’s digital strategy?

Let’s make this practical:

  • Building a Brand? Be willing to pivot. Sometimes, the niche you start with isn’t the one you’re meant to grow in. Trust the evolution and listen to the ones closest to you. Who do people say that you are? Not saying you should be a people pleaser, but lean into what works!

  • Creating Digital Media? Content is king, but connection/community is 👸🏾 queeeeeen. Instead of forcing virality (which…babes…c’mon- no need to search for a needle in a haystack)- focus on meaningful engagement. This past week I’ve been going live on TikTok on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11- 12 pm EST and though it’s new to me, the connections I’ve made in just ONE week far outweigh the likes and comments I’ve received on all my socials combined. Community is and will always be That 👏🏾 Girl 👏🏾

  • Church Social Media Strategy? Ministry in the digital age is NOT about chasing trends–it’s about stewarding influence well. Surrender perfectionism, and start sharing authentically. What is it that your congregation already enjoys engaging with? How can you lean into and expand on that?

I’ll leave you with this. Surrender isn’t about giving up—it’s about letting go for something greater. Whether you’re navigating a personal transition (like me and my two canvas bags), building a brand, or helping your church establish a digital presence, remember this: God’s plan will ALWAYS exceed our own.

So, what’s one thing you need to surrender today? Drop me a line at kimmy@littledovesolutions.com– I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Kimmy Coleman