Divine Wisdom and the Power to Change

Описание: Ever felt like you’re trying to paddle a boat upstream against a powerful current? You want to move forward, but the water keeps pushing you back. That is exactly what it feels like to struggle with sin and temptation. In this video, we dive into Part 2 of exploring God’s divine wisdom in solving the two biggest obstacles we face: not wanting to change and not having the strength to do so even when we try.

The video emphasizes that successful spiritual growth requires using "two oars" to move against the current: Faith and Works

The Faith Oar (God's Part): We must admit our weakness and specifically ask the Holy Spirit for strength

The Works Oar (Your Part): We must take practical steps, like setting boundaries with social media or practicing new responses to anger, while trusting God to provide the power as we move.

If you use only one oar, you’ll just spin in circles. But when you use both—trusting God’s power while taking steps of obedience—you can successfully navigate upstream. As Isaiah 40:28-29 reminds us, God never grows weary, and He gives power to the weak.

Analogy: Think of God’s grace like a motorized rowboat. Your effort (the oars) is necessary to guide the boat and engage the journey, but it is the motor (God's Spirit) that provides the actual power to overcome the overwhelming force of the river's current.

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