I don't believe that it comes as a surprise to anyone, that the human race is obsessed with control. Nations are torn apart over control. Entire families destroyed because of it. Everyone wants to think that they can force an outcome out of any situation they find themselves in; however, there are certain areas of life that we cannot control. We can work to prevent disease, we can track hurricanes, we can manage our money to the best of our ability, but in the end when tragedy strikes, we are not in charge of the outcomes. This fact causes a lot of anxiety, frustration, and maybe even, anger. The thought most of us are faced with is: If I can't control my life, then who is in control?
As we learned on Sunday, no matter how much authority we have on Earth, it is given to us by God. Therefore, God can only give us authority, if He holds ALL authority (Matthew 28:18). Parents, Principals, Managers, Police officers, and even the President (whether they're aware or not), submit to a higher authority. We try to seize control from God's grip, but do not be fooled; you cannot steal from God. Whether we like it or not, God is in control, and no matter how much we try to manipulate the outcomes, we simply can't.
So, what then shall we do, when we realize that we do not control the outcomes of our life? Well, we don't become lazy, and assume that God is going to work our job for us or pay our bills for us or let us be healthy when we take no care of ourselves. We must be good stewards of what God has given us, whether it be our planet, our bodies, or even the authority he's granted us. However, we must be painfully aware of the fact that no matter how much we prepare, we are not responsible for the outcomes of life. Sometimes when it feels like life is most out of control, God proves that He has always been in control. The good news is, there is a peace that comes when you trust that the God who created the universe, is still in control of it. So, stop trying to steal God's control from Him, let go of your control, and let Him lead your life.
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Pray
That God provides you the strength to relinquish control over to Him, because He already has it all.
Explore the HYPE
There is often a lot of "hype" that surrounds the subject of Jesus Christ. Questions like "did he really exist?", "did he really rise from the dead?", and "is he truly the Son of God?". Community Christian Church's youth group, Hype, is full of middle and high school students dedicated to reaching fellow students who are unconnected to Jesus, and together growing to full devotion to Him by exploring beyond the "hype" surrounding the extraordinary life of their Savior.
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