.... to take control.
We think we know what we are going to do today. We have it all planned out. And not just today, but we have everything planned out for the rest of our lives. We know what we want and we are going for it. In this comfort of routine and control, we find our happiness.
Then something unexpected happens -- A family member dies. We lose our job. We fail a class which prevents us from graduating. Our boyfriend dumps us for another girl. Our car breaks down. A friend breaks their promise. We miss a job interview.
Our plans are ruined. And we are devastated.
Who really has control over our lives? Do we? Really? Or can we rest in the fact that we really have no control. God's plan is better than ours. Yes, we are happy when life is good and goes our way... but what about when it goes God's way and it's not what we expected? Will we be happy then? Will be have joy in all circumstances?
How easy it is-- to lose sight of God's purpose for our lives. In good times and in bad. When we want control... we are up against a powerful God. It is all in his hands, since day one. Stop fighting, and learn to find rest in his plan.
"Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truths and teach me, for you are God my savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25: 2-5
Today, this is my prayer. I don't want to fight for control over my life. It is in his hands where it belongs.
1 comment:
That is so funny you typed that because it is similar to what our lesson in TLBS was today.
It was about letting go, surrendering to God and letting Him have the reigns.
Very well put, Mindy!!
Hope you're having a good week.
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