Augustine did not know peace. He did not know love. He did not know God. That is, until he gave his heart to Christ. He yielded his will to God’s. And so he could pray,
In your service is perfect freedom.
You have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you.
In your service is perfect freedom.
Seeing the results of surrender motivates us to yield more. But still we have to struggle with what is called the gravitational pull of our own will. There is a downward tug that always tells us, “Do what you want. Be free. Don’t let God crush the life out of you.” That, of course, is a lie. God’s will gives life and freedom. But how do you counter that powerful force of your will?
The answer is so simple. Ask for help! Ask the Holy Spirit to create the ability to yield your will to his will. Psalm 143: 10 provides the perfect daily prayer,
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God!
Let your good Spirit
Lead me on level ground!
Your Will Be Done
March 19, 2017 - Mark 14: 32-38
March 19, 2017 • Rev. Gerrit Dawson
Get In the Zōn!
April 16, 2017
Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 Living from the Lord's Prayer, Part 7 Revelation 1: 4-8, 17-18 The ancient hold of death and Satan upon us has been broken. The fear that plagues us has been taken by Christ the Savior. And now people are getting into the Zōn. They are repenting of their sins, giving their lives to Christ and being washed clean by his blood. Even though it looks like the world has gone mad, the gospel is still powerful. Countless captives are being rescued from the grasp of the evil one. People are leaving fear and entering the Zōn, the life of the risen Jesus. Lapsed Christians are now returning to the Lord in contrition, stepping back into the Zōn, stepping away from themselves and into Christ. Let us say "No" to Satan and sin and "Yes" to Jesus with all our hearts. Let’s get in the Zōn!
Deliver Us from Evil
April 9, 2017 • Rev. Dr. Gerrit Dawson
"Deliver Us From Evil" Living from the Lord's Prayer, Part 6 Gerrit Dawson Ephesians 6: 10-13 It’s the biggest story ever. The most important story. The truest story. That’s why we tell it every year. So we can feel it again and believe in Jesus more and more.