Things Outside of Our Control (TMF:1879)

Thursday, June 23, 2022
Peace to Live By: Things Outside of Our Control (TMF:1879) - Daniel Litton
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        Finally, we have those things that come to us that our outside of our control. There it is. That’s the big word, control, and some of us have a dreadful thought when we imagine a loss of control. What are some things that can happen in this area? A health problem. Death of a loved one. Loss of a career. Trouble with the son or daughter. Money down the toilet. The unexpected repair. The car breaks down. The car has been wrecked. The person talking behind our backs. The false accusation. The subpoena to court. The lawsuit. Our spouse cheated on us. Our spouse left us. They have filed for divorce. The daughter has been found to be smoking pot. The son has been arrested. The dog or cat has died. We feel God has abandoned us. What is our goal then? James tells us it is “steadfastness.” He said, “the testing of [our] faith produces steadfastness.”