Beyond Our Control: Let Go of Unmet Expectations, Overcome Anxiety, and Discover Intimacy with God

The book "Beyond Our Control" by Michael and Lauren McAfee explores how trusting God brings greater contentment than the illusion of control. They draw on their experiences with adoption, infertility, illness, and loss to help readers navigate unexpected circumstances, offering biblical insights and their powerful story of pain and providence. The book encourages readers to recognize the illusion of control, glorify God, practice lament, and use times of loss to make more room for God's work.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Realizing the limited control we possess over our lives can evoke fear and anxiety, or it can foster a deeper connection with God, a more profound prayer life, and a joyful eternal perspective. However, the inevitable seasons of grief, pain, and loss of control challenge our best efforts and unwavering faith. In a world that often defies expectations, how do we find stability and purpose amidst the unpredictability?

In their insightful book, Beyond Our Control, Michael and Lauren McAfee guide us toward finding contentment beyond the illusion of control. Drawing from their personal experiences of adoption, infertility, illness, and loss, they offer biblical insights and a powerful story of pain and providence to help readers navigate unexpected circumstances. Through their words, the McAfees empower us to recognize the deceptive nature of control and its detrimental impact on our well-being. They teach us that glorifying God is the highest expectation we can have for our lives, reminding us that Jesus' suffering on the cross brings hope and healing to the pain we endure. They also introduce us to the practice of lament, a profound spiritual discipline that allows us to process grief and find solace in God's presence. Moreover, they encourage us to embrace times of loss as opportunities for God's work of growth and sanctification in our lives.

If you find yourself struggling to accept the life you have rather than the one you desired, this book invites you to discover a deeper peace in God than you could have imagined. It encourages you to find contentment in the present, trust in God's plan, and embrace the beauty of the unknown. By surrendering our control and embracing the sovereignty of God, we can find solace, purpose, and a joyful eternal perspective, even in the face of adversity.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 237 x 161 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781400235193