“The closest to being in control we will ever be is in that moment when we realize we’re not." ⁱ

Control is everywhere.  Fear and control form a two-sided coin.  Together this dynamic duo stalks the airways.  The prince of the power of the air rules this present age and control is his calling card.ⁱⁱ

There is external control and internal control.  External control is somewhat easier to see, as in the diagram above.  Internal control often hides behind things we consider understandable and justifiable.   

Control hinders your ability to walk in the Spirit.  Control blocks revelation.  Control blocks your access to the deeper places in the spirit.

Control is insidious and can hide in seemingly innocent places.  Aside from the obvious desire to have your own way, consider the following: 

• Wherever you have fear, you will likely find yourself subtly trying to control your surroundings or the situation so that you feel secure.

• Look around in the areas you experience worry.  God instructs us to be anxious for nothing.  Anxiety is a form of fear and leads back to control.

• At times, your concern for those close to you may lead to control.  If someone near to you gets in trouble, it will affect your world.  Concern subtly masks you desire to control what will affect you.

• The flesh wants to control.  It wars with the Spirit.ⁱⁱⁱ

• Relationships can fall prey to the control of one person over another.

• Many societal and religious norms considered acceptable are just sanctified forms of control.

• And the list goes on . . .

Realizing you don’t have to control the world is freedom indeed!

Ask the Holy Spirit to expose control in and around you.  Allow Him to direct your course.  Releasing people and situations into the hand of the Lord brings peace. 

Look forward to the increased freedom that this brings in your walk with Him.

*For more on control read Attach, Go for the Blood, a free PDF book available in the resource section of our website below.

*To learn more about walking and living in the Spirit go to Midway Ministries