Giving Up Control

Years ago I titled this blog "Taking Back Control of my Life", during a time that I felt like I was drifting, losing sight of my dreams and finding my way back from some devastating choices and heart breaks. Today, I am more settled, searching less and more at peace. Why? Because I now know that the best way to change my life was to completely give up the control, I so desperately sought over my own life, to a loving God. Knowing that He is in control, even when my heart hurts or situations do not turn out the way I think they should, brings me peace.  It does not stop me from experiencing hurt, fear or even anger at times, but my trust in God reminds me that the experiences that cause these emotions are occurring for a purpose, and to fulfill His ultimate plan for my life. This knowledge makes me feel less like I am drifting, and more like I am staying the course, even when I feel battered and bruised by life. Today, I am so thankful that God brought me to my knees and taught me how to hand over the control of my life to Him.