Quotes about Control

Physical suffering exposes the delusion of personal autonomy and self-sufficiency

So peace is found only in trust, trust of the One who is in careful control of all the things that tend to rob you of your peace.

You have no reason for fear when you answer God's call; you have every reason to be afraid when you put your life in your own hands.

whenever you ask creation to do what only the Creator can do, you are on your way to addiction.

God's promises are only as good as the extent of his sovereignty.

You've been born into a world of authority, and it is not you.

Peace is found in trusting the person who controls all the things that you don't understand and who knows no mystery because he has planned it all.

Now, you and I need to understand two things in these words that answer our question. What is God doing? First, he's reigning! No, your world is not out of control. No, the bad guys are not going to win. No, sin will not have the final victory. Because your world is not out of control but under God's careful redemptive control, you can have hope even when it looks to you as if darkness is winning the day.

You are always looking for something to which you can attach your identity, your hopes and dreams, and your inner peace. Whatever controls the worship of your heart controls your choices, words, emotions, and actions.

To every human being, sin is the ultimate undefeatable enemy. It captures and controls us all, and there is nothing we can do. It is either the height of arrogance or the depth of delusion to think that you are okay. None of us is okay apart from the invasion of grace that is the core purpose for the coming of Jesus.

For the believer, fear is always God-forgetful. If God is sovereign and his rule is complete, wise, righteous, and good, why would you fear?

No awesome thing in creation was meant to give you what only the Creator is able to give. Every awesome thing in creation is designed to point you to the One who alone is worthy of capturing and controlling the awe of your searching and hungry heart.