The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 316: Absolute Surrender (2024)
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Nov 11, 2024 Fr. Mike explores our call to absolute surrender, highlighting the need to trust God and renounce our earthly attachments. He reflects on the story of Mary and Martha, urging listeners to avoid being overwhelmed by life's anxieties. The discussion revolves around the demands of discipleship, emphasizing mercy and spiritual priorities. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize spiritual freedom, finding joy in God's presence while navigating daily challenges.
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Mission Requires Radical Dependence
- Father Mike highlights Jesus sending disciples with nothing to rely on God.
- Dependence on God frees missionaries from material security and control.
Joy Over Eternal Identity
- Father Mike points out Jesus told the seventy to rejoice their names are written in heaven.
- He redirects joy from power over spirits to belonging before God.
Absolute Surrender Of Self
- Father Mike says deny yourself means renouncing your claim to your life.
- The only one who has a claim on your life is God.