The Illusion of Control!

Despite reading verses like Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:28, and Proverbs 19:21, we continue, in our human efforts, limited thinking, moments of unbelief, and periods of lack of faith, to think that somehow and some way we can control our own lives. What plans did you make for your life one year ago? How about five years ago? How about ten years ago? Now out of all of those plans that you made, how many of them actually came into fruition? How many of them manifested as you planned for them to? Are you still working to achieve most of those goals? Let’s Talk!

We, as followers of Christ, must strive to reign in a place where we trust Him, believe Him, and rest in Him. A place: where we are not moved or shaken by external factors; where we go through the fire without complaining while allowing it to burn up everything within us that’s not like Him; where we go through the afflictions, tests, and trials with the perspective of “God allow this to make me more like You”; where we don’t allow others to impact our walk with Christ or lead us astray; where we stand planted and rooted in Him despite the “weather” conditions; where we act like we know the God that we serve.; where we receive the revelations behind the scriptures and live them out boldly; where we choose every single moment to exemplify God via our lifestyles and words despite who may not like it or what they may have to say; where we walk away from things and people without God having to strip them from our grip; where we release the illusion of control that we have and realize that we have never been and will never be in control.

We, as followers of Christ, must trust Him, believe Him, and rest in Him. We cannot say that those three things are true for us if we: are still attempting to come up with our own plans and directions for our lives; have not denied our wills and laid our lives down for Him; are worried and anxious about the future outcome of situations; don’t see ourselves as Christ sees us. When I say that I trust in God, I am saying, “Lord, I do not know how, when, where, or what time, but I do know that You have shown up for me time and time again in the past and You will continue to show up for me”. When I say that I believe (have faith) in Him, I am saying, “Lord, I do not see anything moving in this physical realm, but I know that Your promises will come to past”. When I say that I rest in Him, I am saying, “Lord, despite the chaos and unknown, I feel Your peace overtaking me, and I’ll rest right here in this place”.

I want you to realize today that control is an illusion. Be free from that illusion on today. You do not have control over anything or anyone. No matter what you say or do, people will do as they please. No matter how hard you workout or eat healthy, your body may become filled with disease. No matter how bad you desire for someone to change, only God can intervene when He sees it fit. We serve a sovereign God; He is the Supreme Power and Ruler of ALL things. If He doesn’t orchestrate it, it will not occur. And this is why I desire to express the importance of having a true relationship with Him. This is essential so please do not allow your own mind or demonic influence to have you thinking that you can live a life without the One who gave life to you! You need God in your everyday life! He desires a closeness with you and desires for you to be His vessel where Holy Spirit can dwell! He desires to give you an inheritance for you are a son of God! Your relationship with God matters. Strengthen it through prayer, reading of the Bible, and fellowship with other followers! And lastly, if you seek the Kingdom of God and all of His righteousness, He will add those “things” to you (Matthew 6:33)! You will not be able to earn them, work for them, or cause them to occur by your own power! Trust Him! Believe His words! Rest in His peace!

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