"Control Freaks"
develop this habit out of fear and a desire to stay safe. They were deeply
wounded at one time by physical, verbal and mental abuse. They were not given a
"say-so" in the decisions made that affected their life.
Therefore, they decided to take
control as soon as they got older. Now they are hyper-vigilant and
over-reacting in their approach to life. They believe that "their"
way is the only safe way; and therefore, the best way to do things and to make decisions.
They vehemently fight against anyone or thing that threatens their
carefully choreographed routine in life. They hide behind anger in order to stay in control and to feel
safe.
Most wounded people will adopt a
mindset of attempting to control everything about the people in their life too
- even when another's decisions have no real effect on their life.
Our only hope of salvation from
this demonic plague of fear, self-preservation and control is to realize that
God has a perfect plan for our life. No matter what terrors we experience, God
is with us in the midst of them, and worthy of all of our praise.
We can trust God with our life.
No matter what terrors we experience, God is with us in the midst of them. His
presence sustains us and provides for us. He is worthy of all of our praise.
With our confidence in God's
faithfulness, we speak up only when someone's decision has an immediate bearing
on our life, and we allow others reap the consequences of their own decisions.
We mind our own business and pray for others.
We have our confidence in God
alone, and that gives us peace and calm regardless of circumstances. We never
insist on our own way, but we do insist on finding a Plan C when we and the
significant people in our life cannot agree on their Plan A or our Plan B.
If they are unwilling to compromise
their plans with us, then we give them the freedom to make their decisions; but
then we prayerfully and calmly make our own decisions in order to keep our self
safe from reaping the consequences of their decisions.
God has a perfect will for our life.
We find it by praying without ceasing; we walk in it by walking in the Spirit,
so we do not succumb to the idiosyncrasies and neurosis of our flesh (Galatians
5:15-25); and then, we reap the rewards of a life, which is faithful to His
love and His will.
Prayer:
Father God, it is not natural for us humans to obey You or to rely on
You from the depth of our heart. Our emotions are fickle and shallow at best.
Yet, if we obey Your Biblical mandates, we prove that we love You and are
willing to walk in Your ways.
If we surrender our will, desires, dreams and goals to Your Spirit's
direction, and live in Your will each moment of our day, we live a fulfilled,
spiritual and successful life. We will prosper mentally, emotionally,
financially and physically as well (John 14:15).
Thought for the Day:
There is healing from this
unresolved trauma in the presence of God and our Savior Jesus Christ; this
world is dysfunctional and trials are inescapable, but surrendering the pain of
the past to the Trinity for healing is the only way to get completely free from
its tyranny in our life.
