The Cost of Control - Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises

Control is an illusion that promises security and peace, but it is a devil's deal. It gives us anxiety, creates more complexity, and divides us. Instead, God has given us the real power of Christ to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

We all yearn for greater control in our lives, especially when relationships are strained, our bodies fail us, and the future remains uncertain. Control promises security and peace, and we often find ourselves daydreaming about being in charge. However, the pursuit of control is a deceptive illusion that ultimately betrays us.

Technology, science, medicine, and the internet have all promised us ever-increasing mastery over our world, but the truth is that control is a devil's deal. The more we seek it, the more it leads to anxiety, complexity, and division. We cannot control things, and even our attempts to do so often result in further damage.

Thankfully, the answer to our craving for control is not to give up and let God. In times of difficulty, when our children are not listening, our loved ones are self-destructing, or our health is declining, we do not have to scramble after control or throw our hands in despair. Instead, God has given us a better tool: the power of Christ.

In her culturally insightful and eye-opening book, Sharon Hodde Miller helps us discover the real power God has given us in Christ to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives. She encourages us to embrace the truth that we are not alone and that God is with us in every situation. Through her teachings, we learn to surrender our control to God and trust in his plan for our lives.

We also discover the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in all areas of our lives, including our relationships, careers, and health. We learn to rely on the Holy Spirit to guide us and provide us with the strength and courage to overcome any obstacle.

Ultimately, this book offers hope and encouragement to those who are struggling with the desire for control. It reminds us that we are not in control of everything, but that we can find peace and fulfillment in surrendering to God's will. By embracing the power of Christ and seeking his guidance, we can live a life that is more abundant, fulfilling, and meaningful.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 139 x 214 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780801094934