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Finding Calm in the Chaos by Jenny Donnellyنموونە

ڕۆژی6 لە 7

Day Six

Out of Control

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8–9; Luke 12:22–26; 1 John 4:18

Why is it that the more we try to control things, the less peace we have? The problem with trying to control everything is that we become the god of our own lives. We try to control what isn’t controllable—that’s why control is an illusion, a façade. There are thousands of variables we cannot control. Don’t be deceived!

We attempt to control our circumstances when we need our outer lives to satisfy our inner lives. But if we are leaning on God, we can let go of the things that are truly not in our power to change. Jesus himself reminded us not to worry about what we would eat or wear but trust God with every detail of our lives (Luke 12:22–26).

Can you control how your kids behave? Sure, you can lead them into wonderful character (and please do), but you can’t control their hearts. They are their own persons. We discover this as they become toddlers and teens.

Can you control how your coworkers treat you?

Can you control the weather?

Can you control interruptions that happen several times a day?

Can you control traffic?

Can you control how your spouse treats you? Treating your spouse with love and respect will definitely pay off. But can you control your spouse? If you have been married for any length of time, you know the answer is a laughable no. Then why are you trying to?

Ultimately, only God has access to the heart. Only God controls the weather. Only God knows why traffic is heavy when you are running late. God is also in control of the interruptions. This is one of the tensions we live in as Christians—we exercise our faith and at the same time let go of control.

You are wise to be a godly influence for your spouse and your children. You are wise to influence your coworkers in a positive way. You are wise to influence your neighbors with love and energy. But control their responses and behavior? Hah! Never going to happen. You do the influencing in a positive way, and then you let go and let God take care of the outcome. I’m telling you—this is freedom. This is rest!

What are you trying to control today that you really have no control over? How would acknowledging your lack of control bring you greater peace?

کتێبی پیرۆز

ئیشایا 8:55-9

لۆقا 22:12-26

یەکەم یۆحەنا 18:4

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When you hear the word "rest", do you think of vacationing on a beach, curling up with a good book, or maybe napping? Those are all forms of rest, but this week we’re going to look at an entirely different dimension of rest—one that is available to you today, whatever your circumstances. If you are feeling fearful or overly busy, come find a place of rest right where you are.

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