Become New with John Ortberg How to Live in the Light of God
Nov 7, 2025
Discover how spiritual growth mirrors the sunflower's turning toward the light. The host reflects on the importance of shifting our inner posture to embrace God's presence, even in times of darkness. Listeners are invited to confront their tendency to prefer darkness and explore stories of humility and transformation. Insights on how God's light can ignite change in our lives emphasize that we can find beauty in our weaknesses. Ultimately, a call to consistently turn towards the light offers hope and encouragement.
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Turn Toward The Source Of Life
- Sunflowers turn toward the sun to receive maximum light and flourish four times more when oriented toward it.
- John Ortberg uses this as a metaphor for people being designed to turn toward God's light for life and growth.
God As The Life-Giving Light
- The Bible frequently describes God as light and Jesus as the life-giving light entering the world.
- Turning our minds toward that light counters temptations, shame, and darkness in daily life.
Practice Small Turns All Day
- Turn toward Jesus in your mind whenever temptation, resentment, or inadequacy pulls you into darkness.
- Practice small, repeated conversions throughout the day because 'to convert' literally means to turn.
