{"id":7031001,"date":"2026-08-06T23:26:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T23:26:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/ive-never-really-considered-myself-a-controlling-person\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T23:26:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T23:26:43","slug":"ive-never-really-considered-myself-a-controlling-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7031001","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019ve never really considered myself a controlling person."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"PostBody\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life is unexpected sometimes. We know this. And yet \u2026 we still have a driving sense inside of us that if we just know enough, worry enough, research enough, plan enough, arrange enough, talk things through enough, and stay ahead of things enough, we will be OK, our people will be safe, and life can go on like it should.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Can you relate?<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s wise to plan for the future and be responsible. But when our desire to be responsible crosses over into the impossible task of controlling the uncontrollable, we will find ourselves exhausted, on the edge of burnout, with high stress and anxiety levels. The good news is that we can rest in this truth: <strong>There will always be gaps in the trust we have with people, but there are no gaps in the trustworthiness of God.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this speaks to you like it does to me, I hope you\u2019ll sign up to receive my free resource \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/proverbs31.org\/read\/resource-library\/resources\/2024\/08\/19\/trust-and-control?utm_source=Lysa&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=IWTTY-PR\">\u201cAm I Trying To Control the Uncontrollable?\u201d<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Within its pages, it will help you:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debunk the myth that you have to identify as a \u201ccontrol freak\u201d in order to struggle with control by learning the sneaky ways it shows up in our thoughts and behaviors.<\/li>\n<li>Discern the paper-thin line between wise, responsible habits (which produce peace) and controlling tendencies (which breed chaos) by answering specific prompts and questions.<\/li>\n<li>Stop carrying the weight of holding everything and everybody together by surrendering what you\u2019re most worried about into God\u2019s fully capable hands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lysaterkeurst.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2024_IWTTYBID_LysaSM8.26-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20280\" style=\"width:280px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However control plays out for you and whatever shaped your distrust, please know that trying to keep things under control in responsible and reasonable ways is a good quality. But if we clench our jaws throughout our days, it will be really hard to smile about and enjoy our lives<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>God has a better way for us, and I\u2019m excited to dive into His wisdom with you, friend. This is a safe space to go all in with your raw, honest thoughts. So don\u2019t hold back. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proverbs31.org\/read\/resource-library\/resources\/2024\/08\/19\/trust-and-control?utm_source=Lysa&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=IWTTY-PR\">SIGN UP FOR FREE TODAY!<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life is unexpected sometimes. We know this. 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