I think for a lot of us, we think we can get away with control.

We think, I know what's best for this situation.

I know what's best for this person.

And so if I can just get my way in this situation,

if I can just force this person to make this choice that I think that they should make

or force my kids to behave, you know, the way that they should behave, that it's all going to work out that in this instance, we're not

really controlling, we're just doing what is right.

And it's helped me to understand, no, this is a relationship that has been written into

the blueprint of creation is that whenever I reach for control

to empower me or to fix this situation, I am not just reenacting Genesis 3, but also its

consequences.

You're listening to God Hears Her, a podcast for women where we explore the stunning truth that God

hears you, he sees you, and he loves you because you are his. Find out how these realities free you

today on God Hears Her. Welcome to God Hears Her. I'm Erin Eddie Atkins. And I'm Elisa Morgan.

Do you consider yourself a controlling person?

I don't think any of us want to give ourselves that label. But do you find yourself trying to control others

or situations? Do you feel relieved when you're in control? Today's guest has personally seen the

hurt that can happen when we try to

take things into our own hands. Sharon Hottie Miller is one of the founders and lead pastors for

Bright City Church. She also is an author that recently wrote The Cost of Control after seeing the

harmful effects of people trying to control their situations during the pandemic.

Join us as we learn about the cost of control from Sharon during this conversation on God

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