You have heard the term before and it mostly resonates with a bad connotation. However, I wonder if it's exactly the place where God wants us to get to. As I read through the Bible I do not see people or situations in control. On the contrary! It is to our advantage to be "out of control" even though it goes against everything inside of us. It is when we are "out of control", that God is in control and quit frankly I cannot imagine a better place to be in. I do understand however that this is easier said than done. Recently I received some news that shook my control. A few months ago while getting my wisdom teeth removed my oral surgeon removed a cyst that was wrapped around the root of my right wisdom tooth. It turns out the cyst was a rare dental tumor that deteriorates bone. The good new is that it is benign and will remain that way. The bad news is that the only resolution to the problem is to remove the bone a centimeter in each direction to eradicate the tumor from ever coming back again. So.....I will have to undergo two surgeries. During the first surgery the doctors will remove a portion of my jaw bone and replace it with a titanium rod. Then 3-4 months later I will undergo another surgery where they will take bone from my hip and graft it in place where they removed my original jaw bone. Yes, this is going to be a bit of a journey and yes I am going to be ok! My movement and facial structure will remain exactly the same. The only side effects will be numbness on the bottom right half of my lip and I will loose my back two teeth but they will get replaced in the end. Now, I would not be honest if I said I was not nervous. However, I know in my heart that this news did not come as a surprise to God. In this case I have no other option than to turn over the control to Him and trust Him with my life. So yes...I am out of control right now and it seems like the right place to be. In other words, "I am out of control and proud of it!" I am humbled and honored that God would trust me with this journey. I will do my best to keep you updated on the process. Shelly and I appreciate your prayers for us. Can I encourage you today to pray and ask God if there are any areas in your life that He would like you to release control? I can tell you this...it may not be easy...But it is the best question you can ask!