Jeremiah 10:23   ²³ I know, O LORD, that the way of human beings is not in their control, that mortals as they walk cannot direct their steps.

Have you ever felt out of control? We all want to be in control but often find ourselves being moved around by forces outside of ourselves. We make decisions based upon what is happening in our lives at the moment. We find ourselves changing our minds over and over as circumstances change. We feel like we are not in charge of what happens or how we react to it.

We can be tossed about by the changes in our lives or we can hold firm by clinging to our Lord. The Lord helps us deal with the changes that we experience. We put our confidence in God to help us make the right decisions for our lives. We use the direction we get from the scriptures to give us another perspective. The Lord guides our steps and allows us to walk securely on the bumpy, hazard-filled paths of life.

When we feel out of control, we need to remember that God is in control. If we put our trust in him we will be guided by his hand. We can walk with confidence and peace.

Lord, when we feel out of control, take charge of our lives. Help us to put our confidence in you. Amen.