Our Five Minute Friday prompt this week is—CONTROL. We simply write for 5 minutes on a prompt and see what is created! I've enjoyed doing these quick writings. If you would like to give it a try, check out the Facebook page or this blog: Kate Motaung’s site. Control. It IS good to have self-control. To think before I speak or act. To maintain some sort of moderation in my actions.
However, to BE IN control, is not always as wise. I love to be in control. To know how many are coming for dinner, to have my plans ready for the next class, for students to behave and act in a manner that I expect. Doesn't always happen. And that's not all bad either. Sometimes it's the serendipities in life that are the biggest blessings. Although, it doesn't always seem that way.....
As a parent, it' not that I want to control every move of my childrens' lives, BUT there is part of me that wants very badly to take their hand and point the way that "I" think is the best choice. But that isn't the way is goes. I can suggest, guide, but in the end, they are all individuals with the freedom to choose.
As a spouse, ideally my marriage is always peaceful, there are never money issues, and everything is peachy keen. Nope, that doesn't happen either. In fact, I've had a marriage end in divorce. That situation in my life was I think the beginning of a journey of handing over control to God. Control of both little and big things.
Another life-altering event for me was the death of my youngest child, Timothy James. I had tried my best to be there for him, to support him, to encourage him, to listen to him and his dreams. And I DID do that, and he DID love me as much as I loved him. BUT, he still had his own freedom to choose. And he did. I was not in control of that situation. At all. Only God is.
I'm still not very good at it - this "letting go of control" thing. BUT, I'm better at spotting situations where I need to step back and let God do His thing. If I have a part in it, it will become apparent. Otherwise, I am not in charge.
So, rather than "Keep calm and stay in control" I think I like this quote better:
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