Why Won’t I Let God Take Control? - Daily Hope with Rick Warren - July 27, 2020
As you navigate the complexities of life, it's clear that something is controlling your choices - but what if that something isn't God? By acknowledging your need for change and surrendering to Christ, you can break free from the chains of sin and experience true freedom.
“Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. . . . Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God” (Romans 6:12-13 NLT).
Every day you are controlled by something. You may be controlled by your ego or by the expectations of other people. You may be controlled by fear, guilt, resentment, or bitterness. You may be controlled by a substance or a habit. But you are controlled by something every day.
Freedom comes when you choose what’s going to control you. If God is not number one in your life, something else is, and it will control you to a negative degree. When Christ is in control of your life, he always moves you in the right direction.
Romans 6:12-13 says, “Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. . . . Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God” (NLT).
What are the steps in this choice to let Christ have control?
Admit that you’ve been trying to play God.
Admit that you can’t change on your own.
Humbly ask God to change you.
Be honest with someone else about the things that need to change in your life.
Give Jesus Christ total ownership of your life.
Do you really want to change? You may say, “I’m so tired of trying and failing.” Stop trying. Instead, start trusting. God gives you the option to either depend on him or depend on yourself. The result is either freedom or frustration.
Why not give it all to Christ? What do you have to lose?
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