Season 2, Episode 16 - Connected in Christ
Letting Go and Letting God: Finding Peace
Date: May 7, 2024
Duration: 29:37 minutes
Hosts: Brigette Heller, Jazzael Taylor, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley Ward
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Connected in Christ, the hosts, Brigette Heller, Tanja Bentley Ward, Andrew Blackwood, and Jazzael Taylor, reflect on the theme of letting go and letting God direct one's life. They open with the acknowledgment of a missing member, Liz Baker, who has been called to another path by God, which sets the tone for the discussion.
The conversation delves into personal experiences and reflections on surrendering to God's will, drawing insights from scripture and individual journeys. They discuss the complexities of surrender, the necessity of letting go of preconceived notions and personal ambitions, and the importance of waiting on God with patience and courage.
Key Points:
1. Surrendering to God's will involves letting go of personal desires and expectations.
2. Surrender is an ongoing process, often requiring deeper levels of release as one's understanding of God deepens.
3. Waiting on God involves being strong and courageous, trusting in His timing and plan.
4. Practices such as worship, prayer, journaling, and serving can help in letting God work in one's life.
5. Surrendering involves acknowledging God's sovereignty and trusting in His wisdom and goodness.
6. Surrendering to God's will leads to a transformation beyond what one could imagine, as illustrated by C. S. Lewis's quote about God building a palace from a humble cottage.
Key Scriptures:
1. Deuteronomy 31:6 - "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
2. Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
3. Psalm 27:14 - "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
4. Proverbs 3:5-6 - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
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