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Powerless - Lesson 2 (11 27 2023)
Powerless - Lesson 2 (11 27 2023)
Powerless - Lesson 2 (11 27 2023)
Wednesday 29th November 2023
Join Choose Recovery at Cedarview Community Church to explore overcoming powerlessness through faith and community support.
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Episode Overview
- The episode shares a touching anecdote about finding strength in faith during moments of physical decline
- Discusses the five major factors contributing to powerlessness
- Encourages introspection and self-reflection on areas of powerlessness in one's life
- Concludes with a powerful exercise affirming the spirit of power, love, and self-control
- Challenges listeners to consider the source of true strength and empowerment
For God gave you, Ruth, a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self-control.
Feeling powerless can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. In this episode of Choose Recovery at Cedarview Community Church, the focus is on understanding and overcoming that sense of helplessness. The host begins with a touching story about his grandfather, who, despite his physical decline, found unwavering strength in his faith. This personal reflection sets the stage for a deeper exploration of where true power comes from, drawing inspiration from Psalm 121.
The episode doesn't shy away from the hard truths, addressing five major factors that often leave people feeling powerless: pride, past regrets and resentments, worry, isolation, and separation from God. Through relatable examples and thought-provoking questions, the host encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives and identify areas where they might be surrendering to powerlessness. The episode wraps up with a powerful exercise, urging listeners to affirm themselves and each other with a spirit of power, love, and self-control.
It's a heartfelt reminder that by embracing faith and community, one can find the strength to overcome life's challenges.