2 Samuel 11:11 ASV, 2 Samuel 11:13-15 ASV, Psalm 51:1-2 ASV, Psalm 55:5 ASV, Psalm 91:1 ASV, Proverbs 3:5-6 ASV and Isaiah 41:10 ASV

The Sickness Within ControlCONTROL FREAK: A PERSON WHO HAS AN OBSESSIVE NEED TO CONTROL OTHER " PEOPLE " OR "SITUATIONS".KING DAVID’S DANGEROUS DESIRE TO CONTROLUriah said to David, "The ark and Israel and Judah are staying in tents, and my master Joab and my lord's men are camped in the open fields. How could I go to my house to eat and drink and lie with my wife? As surely as you live, I will not do suchAt David's invitation, he ate and drank with him, and David made him drunk. But in the evening Uriah went out to sleep on his mat among his master's servants; he did not go home. In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah. In it he wrote, "Put Uriah in the front line where the fighting is fiercest. Then withdraw from him so he will be struck down and die."WHAT IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF OUR DESIRE TO CONTROL? " FEAR "Fear and trembling have beset me; horror has overwhelmed me.HOW TO LOSE CONTROLSURRENDER YOUR " FEAR. "FEAR OF " REJECTION ". FEAR OF " FAILURE ". FEAR OF THE " UNKNOWN ". So do not fear, for I am with you;… for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.WHAT FEAR DO YOU NEED TO SURRENDER? " "SURRENDER THE " DETAILS ". Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding…and he will direct your paths.He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. EL-ELYON - " SOVEREIGN " GOD; THE GOD WHO IS IN " CONTROL ".SURRENDER YOUR " LIFE ".Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. ARE YOU ALL IN?Life Group QuestionsWhat types of fears cause you to be a control freak?What fear do you need to surrender?Whom and what do you most try to control?What areas of your life is God wanting you to surrender?