What if?

• God was not in control?
• God fell asleep on the job?
• God decided to take a nap in the middle of the day?
• God slept at night while I did?
• God chose to give up control?
• God didn’t choose but had control wrestled from Him?

The “what-ifs” could go on. Frankly, the “what-ifs” are scary. I don’t even like to think of the result of any of the above “what-ifs” and the countless others it could be.

But I like and do agree with what Tripp says: “If I’m God’s child, my life is never, ever out of control.” I need that reassurance. I need the reassurance that when everything is collapsing around me; when all seems hopeless and helpless; when the waves seem overwhelming, my life is His. Because I am His, and because He is in control, I have no reason to fear, doubt, or give up. My life has meaning, purpose, and direction. He told the Israelites in Isaiah 43 that they “would pass through the water and he would be with them; through the rivers, and not be overwhelmed; walk through the fire and not be burned; the flame and not be consumed.” That is good enough for me. He promises me the same.

“Father, what a great reassurance today! I have no clue what today will bring except Your promise of control. Help me let you have control and help me to trust you. Help me to not even allow the “what-ifs” to be considered. And most definitely, not gain a foothold.”