Plot Twist

 “When something goes wrong in your life just yell ‘plot twist,' and move on.” (Molly Weis)

At this stage in my life, I like to be in control of as many things as I can.  A loss of control for me symbolizes a lack of me being able to do the things in my life that need to be done. I won’t provide you with a long list of items in life that you can’t control because chances are you are very familiar with yours.  When it comes to trying to control my life, I agree with this quote by evangelical pastor, Charles Swindoll: “Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it.”

Inspirational speaker, Iyanla Vanzant, has this to say on the subject: “When we believe we are losing control, we grab on tight. When our greatest fear comes upon us, we clench our fist and teeth, close our eyes and hold on. We must learn how to let go. When the time comes for growth and change, we must have the courage and faith to let go. Whatever leaves my life makes room for something better.”

I know there are some people that enjoy jumping out of airplanes.  I doubt it is something I will ever do during my lifetime (because I am partial to having my feet firmly planted on solid ground). I would imagine there are very few things that you can control in the sky as gravity is causing you to fall to the Earth. Maybe that’s the appeal of this sport, which is the lack of control.

When I consider giving up total control of my life to God, I’m just a bit apprehensive. How can I have any control over where He sends me, or what He chooses to do with my life? The simple answer is “when you are no longer in control that’s when He can be in control of the direction your life goes in.”  Travis Cottrell’s song, “Falling,” expresses all my doubts of giving up total control to my heavenly Father. I have a lot of work to do on myself before I come to that place in my life.

On the edge of something big and brave
Every breath is another step of faith
Part of me still likes the ground where I feel safe and sound
But You push me, pull me and I finally let go

 

 Chorus

Falling, falling
To the heart of someone
So much stronger
Falling into love

 

Ever closer, closer to the truth
One by one my fears fade into blue
Wherever You are taking me is where I need to be
And You have Your reasons, who am I to say no

 

Chorus

 

I waver, You're steady
I falter, You never fail
You fight for me
I surrender to You, to You

 

Chorus

I think into today’s busy, loud world we often feel out of out of control because of the many demands on many of us. Psalm 46:10 (TPT) provides both a simply (and hard) remedy in getting your priorities straight: Surrender your anxiety. Be silent and stop your striving and you will see that I am God. I am the God above all the nations and I will be exalted throughout the whole earth. Understand that your heavenly Father has given you whatever control you have. He can take it away whenever He needs to.