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Stop Trying To Control Everything (2)
'...My strength is made perfect in weakness...' 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV
If you find that you are overly controlling, try doing these three things:
(1) Rather than dreading your helplessness, embrace it as a place of strength. It positions you to experience God’s power. ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ (2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV) Let go, and let God!
(2) Be quick to express your helplessness to God. King Jehoshaphat realised that his forces were no match for three invading armies. So he prayed: ‘Oh, our God …we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.’ (2 Chronicles 20:12 NKJV)
How does his story end? Miraculously! The invading armies destroyed each other and Jehoshaphat’s army didn't have to fight at all. Your biggest miracles will happen when you feel the least able, and trust God to intervene.
(3) Meditate on Scriptures that speak about the sovereignty of God and the futility of trying to control life. ‘People throw lots to make a decision, but the answer comes from the Lord.’ (Proverbs 16:33 NCV) ‘We may make a lot of plans, but the Lord will do what He has decided.’ (Proverbs 19:21 CEV)
‘He does as He pleases among… the angels of Heaven and among… the people of the earth. No one can stop Him or say to Him, “What do you mean by doing these things?”’ (Daniel 4:35 NLT) ‘…For He chose us in advance, and He makes everything work out according to His plan.’ (Ephesians 1:11 NLT) Relax and start trusting God—He knows what He’s doing and He has your best interests at heart.
written by Bob Gass
'...My strength is made perfect in weakness...' 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV
If you find that you are overly controlling, try doing these three things:
(1) Rather than dreading your helplessness, embrace it as a place of strength. It positions you to experience God’s power. ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ (2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV) Let go, and let God!
(2) Be quick to express your helplessness to God. King Jehoshaphat realised that his forces were no match for three invading armies. So he prayed: ‘Oh, our God …we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.’ (2 Chronicles 20:12 NKJV)
How does his story end? Miraculously! The invading armies destroyed each other and Jehoshaphat’s army didn't have to fight at all. Your biggest miracles will happen when you feel the least able, and trust God to intervene.
(3) Meditate on Scriptures that speak about the sovereignty of God and the futility of trying to control life. ‘People throw lots to make a decision, but the answer comes from the Lord.’ (Proverbs 16:33 NCV) ‘We may make a lot of plans, but the Lord will do what He has decided.’ (Proverbs 19:21 CEV)
‘He does as He pleases among… the angels of Heaven and among… the people of the earth. No one can stop Him or say to Him, “What do you mean by doing these things?”’ (Daniel 4:35 NLT) ‘…For He chose us in advance, and He makes everything work out according to His plan.’ (Ephesians 1:11 NLT) Relax and start trusting God—He knows what He’s doing and He has your best interests at heart.
written by Bob Gass
