Naomi had little to no control over her life. No control over a famine that drove them from their home. No control on how to keep her husband or two sons living. In a foreign land among foreign people she continued to suffer great loss. All of it beyond her control.
While I won’t pretend to know what it is like to lose a spouse or child, I do know a bit about control. If I had it my way I would control it all. My time… my work… my future… my kids’ futures… even dare I say the behavior of others. It’s about security. If I control it, then I get the outcome I want and desire for me… and for others. I’m happy… they’re happy… everybody’s happy!
Until we’re not.
Turns out control… is an illusion. I can’t even control myself apart from God. Coming to grips with this truth stretches my faith and trust in the One I know is in control of all things.
Perhaps you struggle with it too. The illusion of control.
This episode of Morning Meditations draws us to consider our own desire for control through the story of Ruth.
Just click on the link below and you’ll find yourself right where you are supposed to be.
Unraveled Love 
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