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How do we know God is in control of our lives?

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God's control is affirmed through His providential actions documented in Scripture and our personal experiences of His guidance.

The belief in God's control over our lives is supported by both biblical accounts and the testimonies of believers. Scriptures like Ephesians 1:11 confirm that God works all things according to the counsel of His will. Additionally, personal experiences often affirm His guidance, allowing Christians to see instances where adversity turns toward their good and His glory. Just as with Isaac, who attributed the cessation of conflict over wells to God's provision, Christians can identify God's hand in their lives amidst trials, thereby reaffirming the belief that they are under His sovereign control.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:11, Proverbs 16:9, Romans 9:15-16, Deuteronomy 32:10, Romans 8:28, 2 Kings 4:26, Colossians 1:16-17, Ephesians 1:4, Romans 8:31, Genesis 31:7, Genesis 50:20, Judges 14:4, Psalm 37, Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 4:19-21, James 3:13-15, Psalm 31:15, Romans 8:28-30, Matthew 10:30, 1 Chronicles 29:12, John 15:1

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