Have you read this blog by Joanna?Our Need for ControlOur need for control and living in what we find predictable can prevent us from entering unknown lands just because we can’t control every aspect. When I say “lands,” I refer to those areas in life that we journey to. It could be that new career, a relationship, or a big move. It could be changing habits, choosing forgiveness, the list goes on. We stick with our familiar lands because it’s comfortable to stay there. We know what it’s like living there. We are familiar with the mountains, valleys, and the wildlife — even the predators that keep us from going outside our territory. But we need to ask ourselves if this land is the best, or is there more!? God may be calling us to live in other places, but we hold back because it feels unfamiliar and unknown. We don’t have a map for this unknown land, so we stay where we are. What if there is more for your life? You have to rely on God being your navigation, not your familiar map of what feels predictable to you!
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