Who's in Charge?

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Who is in charge of your life?

Never forget and always acknowledge the fact that God is in charge. He always is! There is nothing that is not in his control. Although we may not understand all His ways, we must trust in His love and accept His will. This is not always easy; but if you will allow God, He will embrace you with this love and gently guide you through every phase of your life. 

Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. -Psalm 73:24 Share 

"You have trusted Him in a few things, and He has not failed you. Trust Him now for everything, and see if He does not do for you exceeding abundantly above all that you could ever have asked or thought, not according to your power or capacity, but according to His own mighty power, that will work in you all the good pleasure of His most blessed will. You find no difficulty in trusting the Lord with the management of the universe and all the outward creation, and can your case be any more complex or difficult than these, that you need to be anxious or troubled about His management of it?" -Hannah Whitall Smith

"God is God. Because He is God, He is worthy of my trust and obedience. I will find rest nowhere but in His holy will, a will that is unspeakably beyond my largest notions of what He is up to." -Elisabeth Elliot, the wife of slain missionary Jim Elliot (Learn more here)

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Take care who you allow to influence your life*

Take care who you allow to influence your life for who you allow to influence your life will have some control of your life. The sphere of those who exercise influence is broader than you may think.  It includes your family and friends but also includes your enemies and those you may dislike. A person that allows his enemies to determine his or her attitude or his or her decisions allowed them, at that point to control their life. Of course, not all influence from others is undesirable. The loving influence of a father or mother can have positive results and the encouragement of a loving friend can determine a good attitude.

The choices of who you allow to influence you are yours and yours alone. Your choices will determine the paths of your life. Most of those paths can be altered and corrected with the exception of one. Who you trust to determine your eternal destiny will have an everlasting affect. The ultimate and only influencer for eternal directions is the Lord Jesus Christ because he alone holds the keys eternity.

“…choose you this day whom ye will serve…” Joshua 24:15

“How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him…” 1 Kings 18:21

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6  

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Drive Only Your Car and Live Only Your Life

You can only drive one car at a time. Drive your car.  Many automobile accidents could be avoided if drivers would heed this simple fact.  Accidents occur when one driver assumes he or she knows what the other driver is going to do.  For example, you assume the other driver sees you or you may assume he or she has perfect control of their car.  When you begin driving for the other guy, you become a foolish driver. You can only drive one car at a time. 

This principle is true concerning life. You can only live your life and should never try to live someone else’s life. You really have all that you can handle living your own life. That is a little difficult especially when someone you love appears to be making the wrong choices. Nevertheless, the principle stands true. You cannot live for someone else.

You can, however, pray for that person; and if given the opportunity, you can attempt to influence them through love. Remember that you have no control over their life. You have all you can handle living your life. 

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Romans 14:12

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No Backseat Driver Needed!

Jesus Needs No Backseat Drivers!

The wisest decision you can make is to invite Jesus into your life. Wiser yet is to allow him to take the driver sit and guide you down life’s road. If you choose to hand the controls over to Jesus, then know he doesn't need a backseat driver. This is especial true when he takes you down rough roads or in directions you especially do not like. When you go on high smooth roads, enjoy the ride. When you travel the low rough routes hang on tight, he will guide you through. Remember, Jesus does not need a backseat driver. He really is an excellent driver!

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