It’s as if the apostle Paul is speaking to me, looking me in the eyes - “Stop the complaining!” I may not voice all my grumbling but I have kicked the can around plenty of times. Much of my inner turmoil relates to my lack of control on the outcomes of decisions. I’d like others to respond and think the way I do, resulting in anxiety. But fortunately I do not control others nor history. I’d probably mess everything up more than it already has been. May you and I let go of our desire to control what happens, that we may faithfully participate with our Triune God.
“You can have faith or you can have control, but you cannot have both.” If you want God to do something off the chart, you have to take your hands off the controls.” - Mark Batterson, All In: You Are One Decision Away From a Totally Different Life
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