Become New with John Ortberg 33. When Trying Harder Just Isn't Enough | John Ortberg
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Jul 30, 2025 Explore the challenges of personal transformation and the importance of relying on faith for true change. Discover insights from classic literature, like C.S. Lewis's 'The Dawn Treader,' focusing on the character Eustace's painful yet transformative journey. Dive into the metaphor of a magical well, representing the struggles of shedding one's past with divine guidance. Emphasize the need for spiritual connections and the gradual process of reclaiming one's true identity. Change isn't easy, but with divine help, renewal is possible.
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Transformation Requires God's Help
- True personal change happens only with God's help and Spirit's work, not by effort alone.
- Staying rooted in the Spirit allows real transformation and strength to emerge within us.
Eustace's Undragoning Journey
- C.S. Lewis's Eustace becomes a dragon by embodying greed and entitlement, illustrating how our thoughts shape us.
- Transformation begins with pain and surrender, as the lion (Aslan) removes Eustace's dragon skin, symbolizing deep needed change.
Seek God's Help for Change
- Admit you cannot remove your own flaws and layers of damage by yourself.
- Come to God in prayer asking for help to bring healing and real change.
