Man, it was great to be back with all of you Sunday. Carson did a wonderful job the week I was gone preaching on the subject of pride. Some of the things I will remember from this Sunday are:
- Jennifer's talk about how we often don't recognize the sickness within but when we ask God to reveal what we're holding on to, He does so and shows us the sickness with which we are struggling
- As a friend of mine says, "You can deny a problem…and even pray about a problem…but the reality is, until people are willing to confess the problem and ask for help…the problem is going to continue to be a problem!" (See James 5:16)
- AND…contrary to popular belief…when you have issues with control, it's NOT JUST YOUR LIFE that's affected; you are NOT the only one that IMPACTED.
- God is not looking for us to say “I’m sorry” and then keep repeating the same sin over and over…He’s looking for us to be broken, repent and cry out, “I don’t want to live this way anymore!!!”
- The struggle we have with control is primarily because we don't trust God. We won't admit it, but that's the cold, hard fact.
- If we believe that God is sovereign in the big things of life, we have to know that He's also sovereign in the small things. Nothing happens that He is not aware of and He will work out for the good of those who love Him.
- So if you're in a situation that you don't understand or don't know what the outcome will be, trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not depend on your own understanding. In all your ways, seek His will, and He will direct your path....
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