The Desire for ControlSample

The Art of Letting Go

Clearly, the desire to have control is a serious issue. The only remedy can be found in Jesus Christ; the one in control of the entire universe. (Romans 12:3)

One of the first steps to lasting freedom is surrendering. This can only be accomplished by confessing our shortcomings and admitting we cannot help ourselves. (1 John 1:9)

Pride tells us we are our own gods and we don’t need instruction or direction, but scripture reminds us God is the author and finisher of our faith and it is He who has the whole world in His hands. All this simply means is God is in control and we are not. (Hebrews 12:2)

The good news is although God is in control, He is not a harsh taskmaster. King Solomon writes:“ There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel that will stand.” God blesses us with free will because though He is in charge, He is not interested in forcing or coercing us to do anything we ourselves are not interested or willing to do. (Proverbs 19:21)

In contemporary times, the word control has become synonymous with the term power, simply because people who crave supremacy want to lord it over others. But when the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in the hearts of believers, He never imposes Himself. The other two members of the Holy Trinity exercise their dominion through a very similar approach.