"Detachment isn’t living devoid of hope, but rather a trust in and comfort derived from the fact (fact!!) that we are not in charge of most anything. The greater, hidden plan, the one we can’t control, is wild and unpredictable. It is also beautiful and glorious."
This has been a huge lesson for me in the past 5 years with my own auto-immune/health struggles & is definitely present now as our family prepares for the birth & welcoming of our 2nd baby. So much out of our control but God is with us. Thanks so much for sharing your experience & these beautiful words to revisit & remind ourselves any time they're needed!
Finally reading this. Exactly what I need to ponder in the midst of losing so much freedom with poor health. “What’s next“ can almost be like a false god. I’ve spent too much time there & it’s true freedom to begin to break with the desire for control. Blessings to you!
Nell, I can relate. With Archer’s diagnosis and treatment I want so much to know what’s next, to understand, to plan and to control. But this is beyond me. Beyond my control. So I have to continuously give it to God. Trust, pray, release- repeat.
WOW ❤️ “My desire to plan stems from my desire to know which, in turn, comes so much from my desire to control the outcome..” ❤️
This resonates so deeply within my heart! I have been working long and hard on letting go of the desire to feel like I’m in control. I will be unpacking these words in prayer. Thanks, Nell!
"Detachment isn’t living devoid of hope, but rather a trust in and comfort derived from the fact (fact!!) that we are not in charge of most anything. The greater, hidden plan, the one we can’t control, is wild and unpredictable. It is also beautiful and glorious."
This has been a huge lesson for me in the past 5 years with my own auto-immune/health struggles & is definitely present now as our family prepares for the birth & welcoming of our 2nd baby. So much out of our control but God is with us. Thanks so much for sharing your experience & these beautiful words to revisit & remind ourselves any time they're needed!
Finally reading this. Exactly what I need to ponder in the midst of losing so much freedom with poor health. “What’s next“ can almost be like a false god. I’ve spent too much time there & it’s true freedom to begin to break with the desire for control. Blessings to you!
Although your words are no longer on BIS, they still feed my prayer life. Many thanks.
Nell, I can relate. With Archer’s diagnosis and treatment I want so much to know what’s next, to understand, to plan and to control. But this is beyond me. Beyond my control. So I have to continuously give it to God. Trust, pray, release- repeat.
WOW ❤️ “My desire to plan stems from my desire to know which, in turn, comes so much from my desire to control the outcome..” ❤️
This resonates so deeply within my heart! I have been working long and hard on letting go of the desire to feel like I’m in control. I will be unpacking these words in prayer. Thanks, Nell!
So, so much packed in here. Thank you ❤️