“Today
I double up with laughter whenever I realize that I have started
‘managing’ my life once more – something we all do with astounding
regularity. The illusion of control is truly pathetic, but it is also
hilarious. Describing what I most need out of life, carefully
calculating my next move, and generally allowing my autonomous self to
run amuck inflates my sense of self-importance and reduces the God of my
incredible journey to the role of spectator on the sidelines. It is
only the wisdom and perspective gleaned from an hour of silent prayer
each morning that prevents me from running for CEO of the universe. As
Henri Nouwen once remarked, ‘One of the most arduous spiritual tasks is
that of giving up control and allowing the Spirit of God to lead our
lives.” (Brennan Manning, Ruthless Trust)
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