Did you ever play video/electronic games? Some of those games used to have a joystick, that was your controller.  Different games now have a hand-held push button controller and there are games able to be played on your cell phones too.  The common thread is CONTROL. You are the mastermind behind the controls.

Have you thought about the possibility that your prayers could sound “controlling” to God. “You must do this or make that happen.”  Eye-opener…YOU are not in control of God.  A piece of advice straight from His Holy Word, Jeremiah 10:23: “People’s lives are not their own, and it is not for them to direct their steps.” Isaiah 45:5-7: “God is the Lord and there is no other, and he does all things.” Proverbs 19:21: “The Lord’s purpose prevails over the many plans in a person’s heart.”

Certainly, do not stop praying. God wants to hear you; He loves you unconditionally. Be cognizant of the reality that you are not holding the joystick or control device to “win” God’s attention. The Almighty, all powerful, sovereign God above all things, wants you to turn over the “control” and allow Him to guide your ways. Psalm 139 reminds you God has known you since you were in your mother’s womb.  He knows what you are thinking and your words before you speak them. Let God, BE God. Release your control.

Jill