Earlier this week, I read a provocative piece from John Pavlovitz, a former youth pastor turned progressive writer. That piece, “No, Christians, God is Not in Control” essentially argues that God’s work on earth depends on us. And Pavlovitz sees and defines God’s work through a liberal-progressive lens. He angrily denounces those Christians who offer assurances (to angry or anxious liberals or progressives) that we need not worry about current affairs, because God is in control.
Well, I’m here to tell you…
God IS in control.
This doesn’t negate our responsibility to obey Him, but we need to stop thinking that Earth revolves around us and that success depends on what we do. God doesn’t need us to do His work.
Regardless of whether you are on the political left or right, you will accomplish far more good for your country, your community, for the people around you, and for yourself — if you rely primarily on prayer rather than your own efforts.
I wrote a full response to Pavlovitz on my Substack. I encourage you to go here to read it — and consider subscribing to me on Substack.
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