Christian poem 'Who is in Control?' by Lanette Kissel (Christart.com)

Who is in Control?
by Lanette Kissel

No wonder I'm so stressed,
no rest for my weary soul,
When it's all about my plans,
when I have to be the one in control.

I'm the puppet master,
intent on controlling my own strings,
blind to my own limitations,
convinced that I know all things.

What happened to my strategy
As I watch my plans disintegrate?
I never saw this coming.
Am I no longer master of my fate?

Is it written in my contract
I must be producer of my own show?
What if I release my obsession with me?
What if I simply let go?

What if I put on end to this chaos,
put my well laid plans to rest?
What if I allow myself to believe
that my heavenly Father knows best?

Lord, if You become master of my fate,
guiding all I say and do…
If I desire Your will for my life,
I'll learn to draw closer to You.

I just need to relax my hold.
I want some of Your sweet release.
I want what only You can give,
That elusive element of peace.

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