Do you have an “if only” in your life? If only your parents had appreciated your talent as much as they did your brother’s. If only your father hadn’t left your mother. If only your spouse were more affectionate.

I could go on and on. There is an unending list of possible “if onlys.” Some of them you have created yourself (if only you hadn’t made that poor decision about drugs). Some are beyond your control (if only you hadn’t been the firstborn child). Some are seemingly insignificant (if only your garage were bigger), and some are monumental (if only you could conceive a child).

An “if only” has the potential to assume a tremendous amount of power. If unleashed, it can overtake your attitude and control your choices. The good news is, you can determine whether to give the “if only” control or give control to the Lord which is… the NRC!