It is hard to give over any kind of control. My
daughter waited to get her driver’s license until after she graduated high
school and lived overseas for a time. She got her permit for the purpose of
having an ID other than her passport but still didn’t care so much if she truly
learned to drive. When she returned home last year she became interested in
learning to drive because she was starting to see a need. I had to give up
being in control of the car; I had to render that control to her. I can
remember going from reacting because, from my point of view, it looked like she
could make a mistake that could cause harm to, in time, sitting back very
relaxed with very little concern that she wouldn’t get us to and from our
intended destination. Now she has her license and she takes the family car to
get herself to and from, and for me that has meant giving up control in a new
way and learn to sit back and rest deeper in her ability as a new driver.
I can remember thinking one day that
this is what God has been asking me to do, to give Him complete control. My
Lord wants to have control of every part of my life but I choose to hold tight to
some things, the big things, the things that I want to put in order the way I
see best. Guess what I get no place when I’m trying to do it myself. I had to
let go of the wheel for my daughter to learn the skills that she needed to
become a driver and during that time God was teaching me to let go of the wheel
so that He could show me some great, wonderful plans He has for me. Most people
know the verse Jeremiah 29:11-12, here’s another verse for you:
In him we were also chosen, having been predestined
according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the
purpose of his will.
Ephesians
1:11
I
am chosen according to His plan. God has many blessing and many lessons for me
to learn as I give Him the wheel of my life – Give him control. As I give up
more, sit back and relax I know I will rest deeper in His plan look less at
mine.
