Control. We all like to be in control of our lives in one way or another. I am convinced that one of the hardest things in this journey of disability and chronic illness is the loss of control.

We want to be able to be there for hurting loved ones, but our health may get in the way. Our schedule for the day/week is completely reliant on medical appointments and strength. We want to be strong, yet we are weak. We want to be reliable, but have to cancel plans last minute despite our best intentions. We miss out on a lot. Even housework is dependent on our strength that day.

Yet, there is good news. God is completely in control; He is trustworthy. He doesn’t see our lack of control and strength as lack of worth. He loves us so much.

• Psalm 31:15, “15  My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors!” The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), Ps 31:15.
• Matthew 6:34, “34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.” The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), Mt 6:34.
• Job 23:10, “10  But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.” The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2025), Job 23:10.

Rest in Him in this lack of control. He is in control. Leave it all in His hands!