In Galatia, the soft seductions of trendy narcissism offered them control.  Paul reminded them of the experience they had together.  He was not well when he came to them; Paul was ill.  They knew he was on his way elsewhere and only stopped in Galatia because of his illness.  (That ought to make them feel loved.)  Not only that, but his illness was a considerable burden on them.  He came to them weak, not a robust, enthusiastic evangelist.  He had no sales pitch to the Galatians, he showed up and fell apart, and they had to nurse him back to health.  He depended on them, and they allowed themselves to be tied down to help him.  The Galatians offered themselves to Paul in a sacrificial love, a practical love.   

Paul’s plans went out the window (no more control), and the Galatians had to change their plans to care for him!  Do you know what they felt, what they received?  Satisfaction.  

Freedom does not come from controlling people, situations, or things.  We seek to do that because we have no trust.  We find satisfaction when we let go of that control, surrender it to God, and trust that His promises are true and His word has never failed.  In Him, we experience freedom; He is a trustworthy father.  We are not free to hold on tightly; instead, freedom is letting go.