God's Worry-free Control

"The most important lesson that I have learned is to trust God in every circumstance. Lots of times we go through different trials and following God's plan seems like it doesn't make any sense at all. God is always in control and he will never leave us."  - Allyson Felix

We like the feeling feeling of being in control, don't we? The feeling that we are in charge of our own destiny. Life's road ahead being wide open to endless possibilities; and all of it within our grasp. Whatever happens, or doesn't, is totally up to us and our personal decisions.

As much as we enjoy accomplishment and good fortune, we have a distaste for disappointment and failure. When we experience the latter in our lives our knee-jerk reaction is to blame another for it. It might be the fault of a friend, spouse, boss, significant other, parent, teacher, etc., but it is almost never our own.

More times than we care to think, we blame God for our woes. "Why is God doing this to me?" "How could God let this happen to me?" What did I ever do to God to deserve this?" Of course, it's never our fault.

Let me put this to you softly. Nothing occurs randomly or by chance. This is even more so in the lives of believers. God has already determined it. He has already intended for it to happen, and there's nothing or no one who can stand in His way (Isaiah 14:24).

God's sovereignty, otherwise known as His complete and total independent control over every living thing, event, and circumstance at every moment in history, envelopes our existence. Having this kind of control all the time means that everything that happens is either caused or allowed by Him for His own perfect purposes (Isaiah 46:10).

For us, it all boils down to trusting God and relying on Him for all things. This includes every aspect of our lives. However, God is neither a tyrant or a dictator. He wants us to enjoy our lives and all of the beauty and benefits this world offers. But at the same time, we are dependent on Him for everything.

Dear friends. God is full of love, righteousness, mercy, goodness and kindness. Anything He has allowed into our lives is motivated by these qualities. Yes, we do have lives to live; but God reminds us that He is always a big part of it. And even though we can't feel His presence; He is always with us (Hebrews 13:5).

Scripture: Genesis 1:1; Matthew 28:20; John 17:17; 1 John 2:5; Psalm 9:10

Prayer: Dear God, I am so grateful that You are my strength and my wisdom as I lean on You for so many things. I pray for Your presence every day of my life; for without it I would surely be lost. Amen

Have a blessed weekend!

Giana