Crash Prevention

When we attempt to control a person or situation, we are saying by our actions, “God, you are not big enough to take care of this. I will handle this one on my own.” We don’t see the results we want fast enough so we take matters into our own hands. We think that we can do a better job than God.

The root of control is insecurity. We feel out of control. The truth of the matter is that sometimes our lives are out of our control. It is hard for us to accept that concept. We think we have the right to always have control of our lives.

The problem with our knee-jerk reaction to feeling out of control is that it reflects our lack of faith in God in that area. When we take the reins when God is supposed to be holding them, we are essentially trying to do God’s job.

         When I’m trying to control, God takes His hands off the steering wheel. He will not fight us for control. If we want to try to do things ourselves when He is supposed to be doing them, He will let us crash.

The absolutely amazing thing is that, after we botch the job, He will help us put the pieces back together. He will not walk away from the scene of the accident, saying, “You should have known better.”

No, He hopes that maybe we will learn from our obstinate behavior and acknowledge that our way didn’t work out so well. He hopes that we will give up and let Him direct our lives. Then…no more crashes, just a smooth, peaceful ride. A much better alternative.