I have been thinking a lot about control (power to direct or determine), and I have concluded that I can only control Me. That those items that surround me, circumstances, I have to leave in His hands. What I can control is me, my actions, responses and thoughts.

Yesterday, my driver’s side window motor broke, I was frustrated by it. Later in the day I found myself whining and complaining to God concerning it. He reminded my that I had a car and was able to drive anywhere I wanted. This quickly change my complaining to thanking. I realized that I cannot control my Driver’s window, but I could control my attitude. I kind of like living out of control.

When the pressure comes, preferences give way while convictions hold firm.

Edwin Louis Cole

I am here at another tipping point. Let me define what I mean, a tipping point are those life intersection points where you must make a decision.  It is a point where you can no longer balance upon the fence of life.  Some tipping points require a daily, if not hourly commitment.

Today, I understand I am not in control. I surrender in humility to Christ. I choose to release my perceived control for His absolute control. I came to realize this yesterday morning, while driving to work. It was dark, the sun was just coming up, I looked around and know that this was completely out of my control. There is nothing in me that allows me to control the rising of the Sun.

I know it sound absurd, but God has absolute control and to that I must submit. Submission is such a freeing concept when properly understood. It means to come under the mission of. I want God’s mission, I come into alignment with it. For this to be fully developed within I must let go of my perceived control, to accept His absolute control. This is the life I cross today.

God authors desires in your heart,

then fulfills His Will by enabling you to realize those desires.

Edwin Louis Cole