God is in Control
Have you ever had a situation that worried you so much because you just couldn’t control the outcome?—Of course you have; we’ve all been there. A situation with our kids, something at work, an unexpected emergency have all worried us at times. And you have probably said, “Why is this happening to me right now and how can I stop it?!”
What has often comforted me during those moments is knowing who God is and understanding His nature. Genesis 1:1 says, “ In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Meaning, before anything else existed, God did. He was always present and He was always in control. He was in such control that He not only created the heavens and the earth, but everything else. The sun the moon, the stars, the animals and even us as people.
This has been a comfort to me because it reminds me that even when I am not in control of what is happening to me, God is. The term we used to describe this is sovereign. God has been, currently is, and will continue to be in control.
So the next time you’re faced with a situation that has worried you a bit, invite God in to help you deal with it. You can pray a prayer similar to this one: “Lord, I know I am in a situation that I can’t control, but I know you are able to control and solve all things. I am thankful for who you are. Please help me navigate this situation and experience peace in my life. In your name we pray, Amen.“
Discussion Question:
Share a time in your life where something worked out for you, even though you couldn’t control the outcome.