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Sermon: Fast | Week 4: Fasting from Planning and Deadlines // Brent Levy
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Date
March 10, 2024
Synopsis
This week, Brent shares about fasting from planning and deadlines in order to embrace ripening.
You'll Learn
- The spiritual significance of fasting during Lent and how it prepares us for the joy of resurrection.
- Insights into the human tendency to control outcomes through planning and how this can hinder our spiritual growth.
- The biblical perspective on unexpected life events and the call to trust in God's greater wisdom.
- The parable of the fig tree and its lessons on patience, trust, and the nurturing work of God in our lives.
- Practical wisdom from contemporary stories that encourage us to focus on the present and trust the process.
How It Helps
- Discover the freedom that comes with releasing the need to control every aspect of your life.
- Learn to appreciate the 'messy middle' of life's journey and the beauty of gradual growth.
- Gain a deeper understanding of repentance as a positive, life-giving turn towards God's plans.
- Find peace in the knowledge that God is at work in your life, even when progress isn't immediately visible.
- Embrace the present moment and the grace that it holds, rather than rushing towards the end goal.
References
Scripture: Luke 13:1–9
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