Surrender Over Control

I Choose #2 “Surrender OVER Control”

Genesis 3:1-12
Wouldn’t it be great to have a remote to control life like your DVR? Car Break Down…no pause…maybe tomorrow! Forgot to pay that bill? REWIND! Regret that hurt in your relationship? REWIND! Waiting on the Blessings from being obedient to the Lord? FAST FORWARD to blessing!

3 FILTERS TO HELP CHOOSE SURRENDER OVER CONTROL

  1. Is it Worth My Attention?
    • Genesis 3:6
      • How Many Days did Adam and Eve get to hang out with all of the trees in the Garden of Eden? Hang out with all of God’s creation? Then…this one tree!!
      • Ever Notice how what you focus on expands?
        • Focus on the good of others…you’ll see it. Focus on the bad…you’ll find it.
      • Often the wrong thing grabs our attention in seasons where our focus goes from God to ourselves (seasons of loneliness, isolation and self worth)
  1. Is it Mine to Steward?
    • Genesis 3:1-5
      • God has given you what He intends for you to steward…nothing more. When your focus changes outside of what God calls you to steward it leads you to destruction.
      • Stewardship starts with surrendering control! It doesn’t mean you sit back and wait for God to do all of the work…it means you do what He’s called you to do…which is give back what you’ve been given in better shape than when you received it.
        • If you are called to steward something…do something about it!
  1. Is it for God Alone?
    • Genesis 3:7-12 ; Philippians 4:6-7
      • The Tree was for God Alone! He gave everything He had created but that one thing…that’s where we all can get caught! We have all of these things but the one thing we want isn’t for us to have!
      • Often when we try to control what we aren’t supposed to…we fear losing it….so we try to control it more…causes more anxiety/fear…the fear cycle doesn’t end
      • Can You Fix Your Spouse? Heal Your Loved One? Control your kid’s future?
        • Nope! But God Can. Rest in that!
      • When we get to follow Jesus step by step…we aren’t leading Him…He is leading us! We aren’t in control!

Take Away:

When was the last time you felt completely out of control?

How did this affect those you care about?

What did you learn?
I am trying to control these Area(s) Of My Life: ______________________________

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This Week Pray: Jesus, I’ve been trying to run my life like I know better than You! Forgive me Lord & help me to loosen my grip on control. Father, I surrender (what’s written above) fully to You! Amen.

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Author: Tyler West

Founder and Lead Pastor of thevine.tv Realtor® with The Ott Group at Ponce Realty Group LLC (www.theponcerealtygroup.com) Theodore Roosevelt describes in “The Arena” a man who boldly stepped out of the seats & into the Arena! The Arena I get to fight in is to help others live an abundant life by finding the gifts that God has given them and helping them take their next step by fulfilling the calling God has on their lives! Growing up in a widowed home from the age of 2, I experienced the dependence of faith, the importance of family, the foundation of integrity, the value of loyalty and the success that can be achieved through hard work. Whether expanding Walgreens from 4000 to 8000 healthcare stores, or stepping out in faith to be a part of launching a NewSpring Church Campus--faith, family, integrity, loyalty and hard work are fingerprints of me being involved! Each experience I have stepped into has allowed me to develop invaluable relationships that have not only achieved remarkable results, but more importantly made an impact on the lives of others that will last beyond this lifetime...a cause worthy to fight for! Can't wait to see how Jesus continues to #JoinSpartanburg at #thevinetv and the Local Church Around the World!

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