The Cost of Control

Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises

We all wish we had more control. When our relationships are strained, when our bodies refuse to cooperate, when the future is uncertain, control promises security and peace. If only I were in charge, we dream. And this illusion seems more attainable than ever. Technology, science, medicine, and the internet all promise us ever-increasing mastery over our world.

The problem is, control is a "devil's deal." The more we seek it, the more it betrays us. In place of predictability, it gives us anxiety. In place of certainty, it creates more complexity. And in place of unity, it divides. It's not just that we cannot control things; it's that we break them even more when we try.

Thankfully the answer to our craving is not simply to "let go and let God." When our kids aren't listening, when our loved ones are self-destructing, or when our health is declining, we don't have to scramble after control, nor do we have to throw up our hands. Instead, God has given us a better tool.

In this culturally insightful and eye-opening book, Sharon Hodde Miller helps us discover the real power God has given us in Christ, to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives.

©2022 Sharon Hodde Miller (P)2022 eChristian

Must read

Biblically sound and practical. Will read and reread as so rich in content. Thank you.

Great reframing

This was a very refreshing, educational, and gave much-needed direction for my life. Although it was a little difficult to listen to the readers voice, which was a little too dry for me, the information in the book itself was much needed, and God ordained.

Outstanding book for Life

It is inspiring and a blessing. I am taking away several good biblical principles into my daily life and my relationship with other as well as with myself and God front his book. This is a great book for all ages but even more so for upper teens and young adults. Planning on getting the actual book as well.

Excellent book!

Great insight and needed reminders that blame and shame are not of God. Love the idea that we only become who we were meant to be when we give all control to God.

Cost of Control

This was a good read and audiobook. Took a lot away of who to look to when in the desire to control things.