If God is in control, what is my part? | Control Freak (Week 3) If God is truly “sovereign”—meaning He is in control of nature, history, and even the tiny details of when and where we were born—then what’s left for us to do? In Week 3 of Control Freak, Pastor Gary dives into the tension between God’s ultimate control and our daily choices. We often live in “presumption,” making our own plans and boasting about tomorrow, or we view our problems as random accidents that have no purpose. The truth is, while our freedom is real, it is limited. This message explores how to move from a life of trying to force our own way to a life of cooperation with God’s plan. When we understand that God has the “last word,” it changes how we view our plans, how we process our pain, and how we approach our prayers. Key Takeaways: Limited Freedom: Understanding the difference between our choices and God’s ultimate sovereignty. Presumption vs. Cooperation: Why we should make plans, but count on God to direct the steps (Proverbs 16:9). The Purpose in Pain: Learning to look past present troubles to see the eternal glory they are producing (2 Corinthians 4:16-18). Impactful Prayer: Why God’s control actually gives our prayers more power, not less. “We may make our plans, but God has the last word.” — Proverbs 16:1
