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I've Got Control Issues

Dr Dharius Daniels·Change Church

Sunday, January 25, 2026

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Summary

In this message from Psalm 23, Dr. Dharius Daniels explores God's name Yahweh Rohi (The Lord Is My Shepherd) to help believers confront their struggle with control. He explains how control is often an illusion fueled by past trauma and shows how surrendering leadership to Jesus brings profound shifts in peace, energy, and vision. Believers are encouraged to trust both the path and the pace of the Shepherd as He leads them into true rest and spiritual restoration.

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Psalm 23:1-4↗1 Peter 5:7↗James 2:18↗James 2:20↗

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Themes

Surrender and ControlYahweh Rohi (The Shepherd)Trauma and TrustRest and RenewalProgressive Sanctification

Pastor's Points

1.Shift from scarcity to sufficiency
2.Shift from wandering to resting
3.Shift from chaos to calm
4.Shift from worn down to refreshed
5.Shift from fear to faith

Key Points

1.Shift from scarcity to sufficiency: When Yahweh is your Shepherd, following Him means you are always on the way to what you currently lack.
2.Shift from wandering to resting: God orchestrates temporary pauses to sit us down in green pastures so we can feed and be restored.
3.Shift from chaos to calm: Still waters create clarity, allowing us to see our true reflection and identity in God clearly.
4.Shift from worn down to refreshed: Following the Shepherd requires trusting both His path and His pace so He can restore our depleted spiritual energy.
5.Shift from fear to faith: The presence, rod, staff, and protective anointing of the Shepherd allow us to walk through dark valleys without fear.
6.Jesus offers the singular choice to be both Savior and Lord; He cannot save your life if you refuse to let Him lead your life.
7.The desire for control is often an illusion and a symptom of past trust trauma where others proved untrustworthy.
8.We are responsible for our effort and energy, but only God controls the outcomes.
9.Attempting to do God's job forces us to carry God's weight, which our nervous system and minds were never built to endure.

Sermon Moments

“In order for Jesus to save my life, I must allow him to lead my life.”

“If my life is a car and I don't want to crash, I must do more than let Jesus ride, I must let Jesus drive.”

“Control makes me feel safe... because my desire for control is often a symptom of trauma.”

“Releasing control is accepting reality... the reality that you don't have it.”

“When I try to do God's job, then I am carrying God's weight. And I have not been built to carry that kind of weight.”

“God determines if he's a shepherd; I determine if he's mine.”

“God not only knows the path, he knows the pace.”

“Sometimes deliverance breaks the yoke, but time removes the residue.”

This Week

Identify specific areas of your life where you are attempting to control outcomes rather than focusing on stewarding your effort.
Acknowledge any past trust trauma that causes you to project distrust onto God, and pray for emotional healing.
Establish intentional times of Sabbath rest to stop wandering and let God replenish your mind and body.
When feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, consciously cast your cares upon God in prayer instead of carrying the weight yourself.
Evaluate your daily calendar and commitments to ensure you are moving at the Shepherd's pace rather than a chaotic pace.
Allow your actions to mirror your true beliefs by aligning your daily decisions with trust in God's leadership.
Pray a daily prayer of surrender every morning, verbally handing the steering wheel of your life back to Jesus.

Remember This

You must release the illusion of control and trust Yahweh Rohi as both your Savior and Lord to experience His complete rest, direction, and provision.

A Challenge for You

Release your control issues today, stop staying up at night trying to carry God's weight, and allow Yahweh to move from being 'a' shepherd to 'my' shepherd.

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