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I had what I'd call a light bulb moment last evening. I have been having difficult few days really obessing and scaring myself w/negative/depressive thinking. I had reveiwed lesson 10 and took out some spiritual materials to help me keep the faith.

At times, faith, is something I struggle with. I attend church services and I say my prayers but i feel like I'm just going through the motions. That God is there for everyone else but me.

I try to DVR Joel Osteen's programs on a sunday and play them back when I am having a difficult day. Well last night he mentioned in his sermon that "God is in complete control of my life".

I have been such a control freak. It has been something I continue to struggle with even after the program. Somehow hearing that "God is in complete control of my life" has brought me such peace and comfort. I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. The constant obessing that I have carried these last several days just doesn't seem as scary or as all consuming.

I actually feel that I can "let go" and stop trying to control everything and everyone. That I will be ok. I know in one of the tapes Lucinda mentions "let go and Let God" but somehow just didn't have the faith to do that.

Since last evening I feel a peace that I don't think I have ever really felt before. Part of me is like " it won't last long, youbetter enjoy it, your anxiety always comes back".

I wrote on a note card to carry with me "God is in complete control of my life". I plan on reading frequently every day. Just wanted to share because for the first time in a long time I feel at peace.

take care and God Bless.

Thank you for sharing this post. It has given me a great feeling. I, too, am just beginning to find my way back to God. I have always just gone through the motions of going to church, saying my prayers, and then forgetting about it until the next Sunday comes around. I finished reading Lucinda's book "Panic to Power" last night for the second time and she talked about Letting Go and Letting God. It really is so true. He is in control of our lives. I really feel that these past few weeks of A&D that I have had have been Him telling me to get back on track, to trust Him, and to let him back into my life and to place all control in His hands. He knows what He is doing and He gives me nothing that I cannot handle. It is through Him that all things are possible. Thanks again for sharing...hopefully more people can find the same comfort.

bna...it's as if you were visiting my thoughts of a few days ago! LOL! I too came to a realization about myself, I get anxious if I'm not in "control"...I'm working on the "letting go" part...as I KNOW God's got it all figured out and he does an AWESOME job...all I have to do is obey and follow! The most recent message I'd seen of Joel's service, stated that in our darkest, hardest most difficult of struggles, we need to know that "we're closer than we think" to the rewards of having gone thru such a trial! That's inspiring!
Thanks for sharing your inspiring words!!
God has us in the palm of his hand!
His Peace be with you!

I wrote on a note card to carry with me "God is in complete control of my life". I plan on reading frequently every day. Just wanted to share because for the first time in a long time I feel at peace.

*waves hands* control freak here! (not over others, over self) and I need this. It has a calming effect. Now if I can just continue to keep minding the mantras!

Thanks.

BNA, I think I saw the same show with Joel. Joyce Meyers has been talking about negative thoughts...too A few days ago I read that some one on here said they got Battlefield f the Mind I order it today. For me it has helped to confirm that this program is OK. I was concerned when I first ordered it that it might be the "you are your own God" approach but I think this gives steps to "how" not just - You shouldn't have negative thoughts...
I'm glad I found this forum. I'm still finding my way around this web site

BNA, Amen to that! I too am a control freak, however I didn't really know that until God brought me to this program. I've always viewed myself as passive, and weak, however, lately I'm finding out that I can be that way in certain areas in my life(when I don't want confrontation ) otherwise I want to be in control in every other facet of my life and others around me(husband and kids) Wanting to know there every move and plans. It is sooo heart warming to know NOW that I don't have to "worry" about all of that and that our heavenly Father knows best and HE IS the one in control. When I can step back, and let go that is when I can relax, enjoy eachday and watch God do his work This post is wonderful for me. Thanks again BNA, I appreciate YOU!
God bless you and keep you
Robin

I feel the same as the rest of you. How freeing and peaceful it is to let go. We are God's children. Who or what is better to be in control than Him?

I am having a difficult time right now with why things happen, but I do know that God is in control and that because of that and letting God handle it I am confident that everything is going to be okay. I wanted to thank you for reminding me to let go and let God take it. God bless you!

Jennifier

Hello bna,

Thank you for sharing your experience. It is comforting to hear from other's about this. Over the years, I would visit different churches (Christian), looking for the "right place for me". I would try to meet the people and find someone that could guide me to a "process" of some sort that would lead me to God. I never found that place or that person during that time. Then about 1 1/2 years ago, I decided to visit a church that I've always heard good things about. I had almost given up on finding a place, but this time, I decided that I was going to go and I was NOT going to look for any person to help me, but I was going directly looking for God. If he was real, he would show up. If he was not real, then my experience would be nothing new.

Well, I went and put every piece of myself and my energy and everything I had into it. The very second that I finally asked God to save me from the messy life that I had created, he showed up! I can't tell you the overwhelming joy and relief it is to know that I don't have to be the one to make everything right. I can't. God is bigger than everything and will do it all for us when we ask him.

Grateful for his love!
Eileen