UCB Word For Today
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Categories: Religion & Spirituality
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Do you get upset when you cannot control others? Or moody and irritated when people don’t do what you want? Do you react when your mistakes are pointed out? Or try to force people to comply with your demands? Do you exaggerate your pain, sickness, or need in order to gain attention or sympathy? Or criticise the opinions and choices of others, and position yourself as superior? Do you become angry and abusive when someone disagrees with you or challenges your authority? Are you reluctant to compliment others, but quick to try and fix something you think is wrong in them? Do you find it hard to say, ‘I need you’? Do you try to drive a wedge between your loved ones and anyone else who gets close to them? Do you ‘give orders’ to those you interact with, rather than using the simple courtesies of ‘please’ and ‘thank you’? If your answer to these questions is yes, then the word for today is – don’t be so controlling! The Bible says, ‘Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honour giving preference to one another’ (v. 10 NKJV). That means stopping to consider how your behaviour affects other people. You say, ‘But I just happen to have a strong personality.’ Sorry, that doesn’t let you off the hook! ‘A servant of the Lord must…be gentle to all’ (2 Timothy 2:24 NKJV). So if you’re a controller, start changing your ways! And if you’re being controlled because you fear anger and rejection, it’s time to draw a line in the sand. Seek help from a trusted friend, church leader, or healthcare professional, especially if you feel at risk. Ask God to help you stand firm and refuse to be controlled any longer.
© 2024. Written by Bob and Debby Gass. Used by permission under licence from UCB International.
Previous episodes
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1455 - Don’t be so controlling! Sat, 27 Apr 2024
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1454 - Take time to wonder and worship Fri, 26 Apr 2024
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1453 - Be a disciple of Jesus Thu, 25 Apr 2024
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1452 - Make an impact Wed, 24 Apr 2024
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1451 - How to deal with difficult people Tue, 23 Apr 2024
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1450 - God knows what’s best for you Mon, 22 Apr 2024
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1449 - Choosing a leader Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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1448 - Muzzle your mouth! Sat, 20 Apr 2024
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1447 - Finding self-worth Fri, 19 Apr 2024
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1446 - Use the gift God gave you Thu, 18 Apr 2024
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1445 - You need God’s help Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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1444 - Your limited window of opportunity Tue, 16 Apr 2024
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1443 - Give children convictions to live by Mon, 15 Apr 2024
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1442 - Your harvest is on the way Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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1441 - Stop and ask for directions Sat, 13 Apr 2024
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1440 - Your personal guide Fri, 12 Apr 2024
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1439 - The Holy Spirit prays through you Thu, 11 Apr 2024
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1438 - Having job security (4) Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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1437 - Having job security (3) Tue, 09 Apr 2024
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1436 - Having job security (2) Mon, 08 Apr 2024
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1435 - Having job security (1) Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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1434 - Show grace under fire Sat, 06 Apr 2024
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1433 - Praying without saying a word Fri, 05 Apr 2024
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1432 - Get out of debt and stay out of debt! Thu, 04 Apr 2024
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1431 - God will speak to you – if you listen Wed, 03 Apr 2024
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1430 - To know God, examine what He has made Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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1429 - Be interested in everything God does Mon, 01 Apr 2024
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1428 - Evidences of Christ’s resurrection (3) Sun, 31 Mar 2024
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1427 - Evidences of Christ’s resurrection (2) Sat, 30 Mar 2024
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1426 - Evidences of Christ’s resurrection (1) Fri, 29 Mar 2024
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1425 - Work on growing closer Thu, 28 Mar 2024
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1323 - Winning the battle over apathy Sun, 17 Dec 2023