Become New with John Ortberg 10. Step 3: What Happens When You Authentically Surrender to God | John Ortberg
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Jan 24, 2025 Dive into the profound concept of surrender, exploring the delicate balance between love and compliance. Discover how letting go of control can spark significant personal and spiritual transformation. Through personal anecdotes and biblical wisdom, the discussion highlights the journey of genuine submission, shedding light on the grace that comes from aligning one's will with a higher purpose. It's an enlightening perspective on what it truly means to surrender authentically.
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Two Types of Surrender
- There are two types of surrender: genuine surrender of love and grudging compliance.
- Grudging compliance is fear-based, while genuine surrender is a free and willing act.
Eugene Peterson's Childhood
- Eugene Peterson shares a childhood story about being bullied and eventually fighting back.
- He forced his bully to say "I believe in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior."
Surrender to God
- Step three is about surrendering to God, not out of fear but out of love.
- Life's struggles, not God, "beat us up."
