New Morning Mercies #351

It’s futile to try to establish your own sovereignty. People don’t want you as their king, and God won’t forsake his holy throne.

I often give way to the fantasy

that I have the

wisdom,

power,

and character

to control

people,

places,

and things in my life

that seem to be out of control.

I insert myself in

the center

and make it all about me.

But I don’t have the

right,

power,

or need to control

because you have

every situation,

every location,

and every person

under your wise control.

You rule over all things

for my sake

and for your glory.

So once again you call me

to surrender control

and rest

in your sovereign care.

For further study and encouragement: Daniel 2:20–23