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By: aligning our self-image to our true identity

aligning our self-image to our true identity — Wed, 07 May 2014 12:23:37 +0000

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By: Ditzygypsy

Ditzygypsy — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 22:28:00 +0000

My aunt is so good at letting God be in control and not fretting–even though we come from a family of worriers. To me, life is like a studio. Each event is like a session. I have to do the singing (free will); God doesn’t do that for me. I might know what song I want to do, but usually I have to allow the choice to be collaborative with whomever I’ve allowed myself to be surrounded by and interact with from the players to the writers. And the timing of my choices has an effect. But when it comes to getting the actual recording done–I can’t be IN the iso-booth AND at the control board. I need to let God be at the board while I choose and sing and make mistakes and do re-takes until it’s time to move on to the next song. However, I have to constantly tell myself to get back into the booth and do my part and allow the engineer (God) to make the tape roll (well, it USED to be tape; now it’s bytes or something) and to make the sound beautiful. If I sing badly and allow a horrid song to be chosen because I’m around crappy writers and musicians who drag me down, God can only do so much with my lousy choice and effort.
Logically, I know worrying is pushing God off the control board. I can’t push the buttons on the board (nevermind the fact that I SUCK at engneering), but everytime I worry, I block His access to the board. It’s so simple, and yet for me, a constant struggle.

By: Tereza Crump

Tereza Crump — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:34:00 +0000

Oh, my!! such a great post…

I am a recovering control freak. I chose to unschool partly because it helps me to keeps my hands off and rely on God.

God is doing an amazing work in me. 🙂 Praise be His name.

By: 5 Important Guidelines To Teach Our Children — Inspired To Action

5 Important Guidelines To Teach Our Children — Inspired To Action — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:11:26 +0000

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By: Motherhood blogs - Living Devotionally

Motherhood blogs - Living Devotionally — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:45:09 +0000

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By: Rikki

Rikki — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:55:00 +0000

Wow. Just what I need to hear. The Lord often speaks “rest” to my soul and I’ve wrestled with that but this brings some clarity. Thank you!

By: Our Family for His Glory

Our Family for His Glory — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:57:00 +0000

Oh, how I completely understand! I feel the need to be in control as well! No, God does not need us trying to grab the wheel!
I appreciate how you are always guiding us all back to TRUTH!
Jessica

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:18:00 +0000

In reply to Englishlorik. Thank you, friend. Praying we would *know* this truth deep in our souls. (Even in Wal-Mart)

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:17:00 +0000

In reply to Jamie Ivey. He so faithfully crushes those idols that ultimately pull us away from Him. Praying with you that we continually rest in His absolute control.

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:16:00 +0000

In reply to Caroline Brown Kolbet.

Boundaries. Yes. We need such constant wisdom from Him as to what to say “yes” to and what to say “no” to. Like Amy referred to below, we can only control ourselves — and even that under the empowering of His gracious Spirit. (And glad I could make you smile.)