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Your Question:
How do we choose between safety and freedom when our plans are constantly being disrupted?
Answer:
As I reflect on the question of how to choose between safety and freedom when our plans are constantly being disrupted, I'm reminded of the importance of trusting in a higher power. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the idea of freedom and safety, often feeling like they need to choose between the two. But I believe that true freedom comes from embracing the constraints that can ultimately set us free. For example, when I'm preparing for a sermon, I often feel the pressure to be well-prepared, and when I am, I'm able to cite a variety of sources and speak with confidence. But when I'm not well-prepared, I fall back on familiar phrases and ideas. This shows me that true freedom is not about being unencumbered, but about embracing the constraints that help me grow and become a better version of myself. As I think about this in the context of my own life, I'm reminded of the importance of trusting in God's plan, even when it seems disrupted. My wife Susan and I have been married for 19 years, and we've seen our fair share of ups and downs. But through it all, we've learned to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even when things don't go according to plan. This has given us a sense of freedom and peace that we couldn't have found otherwise.
Sources:
christian theology
millard erickson
no doubt about it
winfried corduran
meaning of marriage
timothy keller
practicing the way
john mark comer
dogmatic theology
shedd
systematic theology
wayne grudem
god freedom evil
alvin plantinga
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