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Your Question:
can i still have a sense of control over my life?
Answer:
As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the idea of control in their lives. They want to be in charge, to make decisions, and to dictate the course of their lives. But the truth is, we're not in control. Our spiritual journeys, our circumstances, and even our own hearts are not entirely under our control. This can be a hard pill to swallow, but it's a liberating truth nonetheless. As I've learned to surrender my life to God, I've discovered that I can still have a sense of control over my life, but it's not the kind of control I thought I wanted. It's not about being in charge, but about being intentional about my spiritual formation. I can arrange my days to give Jesus free rein over my life, to experience deep contentment, joy, and confidence in my everyday life with God. This is what it means to be in control, not in the sense of being in charge, but in the sense of being surrendered to God's will. In fact, self-control is a strategic countermeasure to the insatiable cravings of sin. It's the skill of living a thoughtful, careful life in which we do what is right despite our desires. It's about saying no to sinful desires, even when it hurts, and saying yes to God's will. This is what it means to be in control, not of our circumstances, but of our own hearts and desires. And when we do this, we experience a whole new level of joy and freedom in our lives.
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
depression
edward welch
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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