Really . . . I’m Out of Control

by | Apr 28, 2012 | Main | 1 comment

man standing in front of group of men

I’ve often thought about it and wondered . . . what really is faith? I hear it used in so many different ways in today’s culture. Yet, the Bible is pretty clear about what it is . . . it’s the “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1, NIV)

I have been able to quote that definition from scripture since I was a little child. However, not until recently have a I had a fuller understanding of what it really is. For us, it’s trusting that as we quit our jobs in Indiana, God will provide jobs for us In Colorado. It’s the trust in God that since this home that we own is his, he will send us the perfect buyer in the perfect time at the perfect price. It’s the trust that we he will work all of this out for our good, for his glory, in his timing.

How does God work this out in us? By allowing us to get to the end of ourselves. You see, all these things of which I speak, I have absolutley no control over. We have painted and staged our home nearly perfecty. We’ve spent countless hours preparing resumes and filling out job applications. One of us has even had a few nerve-racking interviews. Yet, in the midst of all of this, we are out of control. God is completely in control of the rest of this. And this is where we step out the way, and our faith steps in. (Faith itself is actually a gift but that’s for a different post.)

Thanks for your continued prayers as we walk out this wonderful, exciting, frightening journey.

Written By Jon Plotner

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1 Comment

  1. Amy

    Pastor Jon,
    As I was reading your great honest and open blog the butterflys hit me once again. The “Faith butterflys” I call them. It’s like getting on a street car in dense fog, (I was in San Francisco just recently) while hearing the “noise” all around, going up, and down, and sharply around corners…..but all the time knowing your right on the “track” (locked in) with a trained conductor who has His hands firmly on the controls. Sit back (so to speak) lol. Your fresh destination and exciting journey is unfolding even now. You are all (four) made for greatness. Our prayers and love are with you.