You're Not Just Controlling People, You're Controlling God Big Bold Faith podcast

You're Not Just Controlling People, You're Controlling God

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I caught myself giving God deadlines in prayer. "Can you heal them in 24 hours?" Like I'm God's project manager or something. The audacity was real. In this episode, I'm getting uncomfortably honest about the subtle ways we try to control God, other people, and situations - all while thinking we're being "spiritual." From passive-aggressive Bible accountability questions to micromanaging other people's spiritual growth, it's time to call out the controlling behaviors that are actually pushing people away from faith.

WHAT YOU'll LEARN

Why asking "Did you pray today?" might be more controlling than caring
The shocking difference between spiritual discipline and spiritual guilt
How to spot when you're trying to play God in other people's lives
Why people are walking away from church (and it's not what you think)
The truth about fasting for breakthrough vs. fasting for show
How to surrender control without becoming passive
3 ways to check your motives before "helping" someone spiritually

When we try to control God's timeline and other people's spiritual journey, we're actually playing God without His permission. True faith means trusting His process, His timing, and His methods - even when they don't match our expectations or schedules.

What's ONE way you've tried to control God's timeline or someone else's spiritual growth? Be honest in the comments - no judgment, just growth! 👇

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Chapters

1. When I Realized I Was Giving God Deadlines (00:00:00)

2. "Did You Pray Today?" - The Controlling Question (00:07:33)

3. Why I Was Fasting (Spoiler: Wrong Reasons) (00:14:33)

4. Church Culture's "Did I Do Enough?" Problem (00:19:33)

5. How We Undermine the Holy Spirit (00:22:33)

6. My Prayer Deadline Confession (00:27:33)

7. "My Plan vs His Plan" Reality Check (00:37:33)

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