CONTROL

If you're a person who likes to be in control, raise your hand right now.

I'm imagining you doing it because no matter who you are, you want to be in control.  I don't think there's a person on the planet who doesn't want to be in control.

You can put your hand down now.

We want to be in control of our emotions - in control of our bodies - in control of our finances - in control of our families - in control of our futures.

The worst thing any of us can think of is being out of control.

One of the things none of us have control over is the weather, which is a real trial living in Wisconsin.  I mean, it snowed today on April 9th and it sounds like more is coming tomorrow -- on APRIL TENTH!

All of that is completely beyond our control.  That's why we're scared of them - because we can't control them.

You aren't in control and you'll never be in control.

And what happens during moments we can't control is what the Bible refers to as an anxious heart.  There's a heaviness.  There's something weighing you down, something that's making it difficult for you to cope, something you're worried about that's beyond you.

But God says, "You aren't in control and you'll never be in control."

We have to take our minds off the 'what ifs' of fear.

What if the economy goes south?
What if they sell my company?
What if I lose my job?
What if the doctor gives me a bad report?
What if our marriage doesn't go the distance?
What if we can't have children?
What if we have six children?

God says to take your mind off the 'what ifs' of fear.

Jesus said, "Make up your mind beforehand not to worry."  Beforehand.  Before the situation even comes up, resolve in your mind not to worry.

And be blessed.