![]() ![]() ![]() When He is in control, He brings peace in ways we could never imagine. Peace, patience, and many other fruits of the Spirit are tossed aside for less notable qualities like anxiety, fear, and feeling overwhelmed. A huge red flag for us control freaks is the way feelings overtake us when we aren’t in control. You constantly find yourself feeling overwhelmed.So, how can we recognize when we’re living the life of a control freak? Let’s look at a few signs and learn how we can allow God to be the one in charge. ![]() When we turn our attention to an eternal perspective, it helps us to let go of control and let God handle what’s His to begin with. You may be great at controlling all these things (I feel like I am most of the time too!), but knowing this place is temporary is a game-changer for us control freaks. Our goal is not a clean house, well-behaved children, a promotion at work, or being able to oversee every last detail of life. I’ve found incredible freedom in realizing God is truly in control. Okay, maybe it’s not so much of a secret, but it’s something we definitely forget about as we try to go through life controlling everything around us. I’m going to let you in on a little secret I’ve discovered: This life is temporary. ![]() I’ve lived most of my life battling the urge to control everything around me. ![]()
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