I doubt that anyone believes they control the God they pray to. In fact, those who pray to God usually pray that God will control the events in their lives. But those who believe in a Law of God, a universal creative power that operates according to its own divine nature and purpose, sometimes believe that they can control the infinite power of God. Perhaps it's because we believe in the law-like nature of life, not a controlling, intervening deity, that we think: If God isn't in control, then we might as well be. This is similar to the idea that you control the vehicle because you are sitting in the driver's seat. It's like the illusion of parental control, or confusion over which end of the leash sets the tone. Think about what you like; you don't control anything or anyone. You can choose. You can guide, direct and influence. You can push and shove, but you can't control the creative power of