Control Freak

Take control by losing it

(Give it up!)

This morning I was working in the book Nate and I are using for marriage couseling and I came across a paragraph that I think everyone should read and take to heart
"Remember, being in control doesn't mean you have all the answers or you know the outcome or when the situation will be resolved. Being in control means you have given yourself permission not to have all of these questions answered. You have told yourself that you can handle the uncertainty. Being in control means you have allowed Jesus Christ to come and stand with you in this time of uncertainty. His presence gives you the stability and control you need.
Christ's strength is what you need.
My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakmess. 2 Corinthians 12:9"
Reading this sure makes me step back and question myself. Do I think I have control over situations? I'm definitrly used to things going wrong when I make a plan but in those times when I want everything to go perfect, do I panic and get ill when things go a different way than I planned?
I have to remember to let Christ's presence give me the stability and control that I need. I even see that word "control" leaning more towards having self control. Wow.
God, help me be more like you.