Has your life turned out like you thought it would? Maybe you’re too young to know. But most of us don’t have to get too old before we realize that things don’t always turn out like we planned. In fact, it might be fair to say that things don’t usually turn out like we plan.
I think the big problem is we plan too much. I’m serious. There’s nothing wrong with planning but there is so very much we have no control over. Holidays are a great example. We have all witnessed the Christmas that doesn’t live up to expectations or the birthday party that’s a bomb.
Maybe we need to live with our hands a little less firmly attached to the steering wheel of life. Face it we really don’t control very much and if we are real honest about it, that’s a very good thing. Just think how messed up things would be if we were in control.
But the fact is God is in control. One of my favorite songs of all time is Twila Paris’ God is in Control.
Consider the lyrics:
This is no time for fear
This is a time for faith and determination
Don’t lose the vision here
Carried away by emotion
Hold on to all that you hide in your heart
There is one thing that has always been true
It holds the world together
God is in control
We believe that His children will not be forsaken
God is in control
We will choose to remember and never be shaken
There is no power above or beside Him, we know
God is in control, oh God is in control
History marches on
There is a bottom line drawn across the ages
Culture can make its plan
Oh, but the line never changes
No matter how the deception may fly
There is one thing that has always been true
It will be true forever
He has never let you down
Why start to worry now?
He is still the Lord of all we see
And He is still the loving Father
Watching over you and me
watching over you…watching over me..
watching over every thing..
watching over you..watching over me..
every little sparrow..every little thing…
We’re not in control…. and that’s a good thing.
Be blessed.
Nick
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