Accepting Unresolved Struggles

Johnny Chang teaches that real growth comes from fully surrendering to God, even when life gets harder. He explains how hardship refines character and why true blessing is a close relationship with God, not comfort or success

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Most Valuable Skill Next Five Years

06:34 What Does Full Surrender Mean?

17:45 Why Do People Revert After Spiritual Highs?

22:57 Why Would God Allow Life Harder?

34:42 Lower Expectations Without Lowering Standards

38:24 Why Does Life Get Harder Doing Right?

43:36 Do Surrendered People Still Suffer?

59:08 What Do You Still Struggle With Personally?

01:34:40 Why Do Powerful People Seem Blessed?

01:58:39 Closing Prayer with Johnny Chang

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