One of the greatest treasures of advice that I've received from a dear friend is, "You're not in Control." WHEW!! So harsh! That's what friends are for right?! That hurt me and blessed me all in the same moment. Control freak? Who me? Neeeeeever!! God said, "Yes mam, YOU!" Ultimately, we try to be in control of things for one because we think we know what's best and for two because we have life mapped out in our little minds of the way things should and will go. This couldn't be further from the truth, which is why daily we are depending on God because He is the master and controls everyone and everything. I'm thinking it wouldn't be that great if life always went according to what I thought it should be and if people would act the way I wanted them to act.
Trying to be in control of every circumstance and the people in your life can be so miserable. It's a very heavy load that wasn't designed for you to carry. It's heavy weight and only God can carry it! Don't.Play.God.
Let's trust that every situation, though it's not our idea of perfect.. is God perfect! Every time something doesn't go as you desired, it's an opportunity for growth and it's a moment to gain another perspective. It's a chance to also matriculate in our faith because now we are relying solely on God. God will make that situation work out for the good as He always has! Sweet Jesus!
Release your weights that don't belong to you. With wisdom, live and adjust to the moments in your life.
Accept that life will hurt sometimes but by the grace of God he allows us to GROW through it.
It's ok to not be in control, and it would give us peace of mind to accept that because we CAN'T be in control all of the time! There are things in life, God has given us the authority over, we should do our part in excellence and leave the rest to Him. One of the beauties in not being in control is that there are a lot of things in life that people can't blame you for!!!
Love,
Dot
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