Become New with John Ortberg 34. Step 10: How to Live One Day at a Time | John Ortberg
Feb 27, 2025
Discover the power of living in the moment and embracing gratitude. The discussion touches on the importance of daily reflection, addressing personal shortcomings, and navigating life's challenges with divine support. Using food as a metaphor, listeners are encouraged to focus on today's needs instead of future worries. Personal anecdotes reveal how recognizing God's presence can transform daily experiences. Overall, it's a journey of spiritual growth one day at a time, inviting the community to reflect and connect.
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Lifetime of Food Analogy
- John Ortberg uses the analogy of a room filled with a lifetime's worth of food.
- This illustrates how overwhelming life can feel when we consider it all at once.
One Day at a Time
- We succeed at life's challenges by tackling them one day at a time, just as we eat one meal at a time.
- Looking too far ahead creates fear and anxiety.
The Manna Principle
- God taught the Israelites the "manna principle" in the desert.
- They received just enough food for each day, learning to trust God's daily provision.
