The Hard Truth: You have never been in control. Control is an illusion. There are no constants in life.
- Where in your life are you more driven to control your environment than you are in trusting God?
- What are you holding onto too tightly to right now?
Principle to Remember:
Proverbs 21:31 – The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.”
- How can we live courageously when SO MUCH of our lives are outside of our control?
- How do I live in a way that is more dependent on God and, therefore, less fearful despite my current circumstances?
Joshua 1:1-5
Three Things God Told Joshua:
- You’re my guy
- This is all going to work out
- Because I am with you wherever you go
Jesus said the exact same thing to you!!
John 15:16
Romans 8:28-29
Matthew 28:20
Joshua 1:6-7
God gives him three things to do:
- Be Strong: Do what you can do
- Be courageous: Don’t let fear be the motivation for ANY decision you make.
- Know God’s Word and follow it.
Trust that God is already where you are going.
Hard Truth: I can’t control the future or the outcome. I CAN control what I do next. THAT WILL determine the future AND the outcome.
Maybe if I focused moire on my next step, God will direct the rest of them.
APPLICATION:
- What part of my life feels a little out of my control? Name it?
- How is this currently impacting other areas of my life? Is this healthy?
- Can I say that I am, right now, doing what I know I can?
- Am I trusting God in this current situation to work it out for His glory and my good?
- What Bible verse is bringing me the greatest encouragement right now?