My Comment on Amanda Gaster's Post

No, your thoughts were not necessarily scattered, I've pondered these things myself. The whole concept of "it's my life" has really pervaded this culture, and if we are not careful to return these lives to God we risk losing ourselves to our selves, if that makes any sense. We must be careful to remember that, while God has given us free reign over our lives, part of "giving Him control" is actually giving Him our burdens and sovreignty in every aspect of our lives so that He may continue to shape us as His children. Furthermore, we are to emulate Jesus in every way possible, part of that being God's transformative power in our lives. Ultimately, true freedom to live our lives is living in a way that is free from sin and destruction to follow God's way and the abundant life He provides, primping and such aside.