Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

Let It Go

I'm a control freak by nature. Some of you are, too.

There is a positive side to this trait. The reason we are control freaks is that we want things done with excellence. We aren't satisfied with a so-so result. Whatever it is, we want it done well. That's a good thing.

The negative part is that we're often convinced that we are the only ones who can do it well. We know exactly how it should be done, therefore it is easier and safer to just do it ourselves.

This produces much stress and anxiety in the control freak. And because they are a control freak, they seek to control their stress and anxiety. Which produces more stress and anxiety. And the control freak just perpetuates this vicious cycle in his/her life.

It's time to stop. Control freaks, listen to one of your own…let it go.

Recently, I made a decision to let it go. I was holding onto something because I thought I could do it better than someone else. I had the best of intentions (or so I thought). I wanted it done well, therefore I would do it myself.

But then, I was convicted about what was really motivating me. More than anything, I was motivated by pride. Pride motivates us to take on more than we should because, after all, we can do it better than anybody else…right?

I made a decision to let it go. It wasn't easy, but I did it anyway.

And you know what? The end result was spectacular!

Turns out that I'm not the only one that can do it well. And that's a very, very good thing.