Are you a backseat driver?

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Gateway Church

Summary

Main message: Surrender control to God rather than acting like a "backseat driver" — trust His timing and direction because His plan for you is greater than your own. Resisting or trying to control God's steering leads to fear and self-sabotage.

Key points:

  • The "backseat driver" image illustrates how people micromanage God's guidance.
  • We hand God the keys but often complain when He pauses or goes a different way than we expect.
  • Waiting or unexpected detours are opportunities to choose trust over control.
  • Fear and the need to be in control undermine God's purpose for our lives.

Scriptures mentioned: none