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Your Question:
What happens when I'm not in control?
Answer:
As I reflect on my own life, I've come to realize that I'm not in control. I'm not in control of my spiritual formation, and I'm certainly not in control of the circumstances of my life. This is a hard lesson to learn, but it's one that I've had to come to terms with as a follower of Jesus. I'm reminded of the words of Jesus, who says that I can be saved, that I can find healing and freedom. But it's not something that I can control on my own. In fact, the Bible teaches that self-control is a gift of the Holy Spirit, given through faith in Jesus Christ. It's not something that I can achieve through my own willpower or self-dependence. Rather, it's a result of living in a way that is holy and honorable, and of being controlled by the Spirit rather than by my own desires. As the Bible says, "Each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable" (1 Thessalonians 4:4). As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with the idea of not being in control. They want to be able to control their own lives, their own spiritual journeys, and their own circumstances. But the truth is, we're not in control. And that's a liberating truth. When we surrender to God and allow Him to have control over our lives, we find a whole new level of joy and freedom. As John Ortberg says, "You must arrange your days so that you are experiencing deep contentment, joy, and confidence in your everyday life with God." That's a Rule of Life that I strive to live by, and one that I encourage others to follow as well.
Sources:
practicing the way
john mark comer
mere christianity
c s lewis
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
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