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Become New with John Ortberg
STEP 1: Why we keep doing what we hate | John Ortberg
Jan 16, 2025
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- Recognizing our powerlessness is crucial for spiritual growth, allowing us to invite greater power into our lives through surrendering to God.
- Emphasizing gratitude and the preciousness of time can help reshape perspectives and foster deeper connections with God amid life's challenges.
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Embracing Powerlessness for Spiritual Growth
Acknowledging powerlessness is fundamental to personal and spiritual development. Individuals often attempt to maintain control over their lives, but various life events, such as medical diagnoses or natural disasters, reveal their limitations. Recognizing this powerlessness is the first step toward inviting a greater power into one’s life, promoting the idea that surrendering to God can lead to transformation. It’s emphasized that waiting for a crisis to confront reality is detrimental; instead, one should embrace this admission of powerlessness in everyday life.
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