Become New with John Ortberg Episode 11 - The Desert
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Mar 3, 2021 A spontaneous desert trip sparks reflections on love and Lent. The desert is explored as a place to wrestle with true selfhood. Cognitive blindspots and biblical warnings show how our hearts can deceive us. Practical steps for honest self-examination are offered to begin real inner change.
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Spur Of The Moment Desert Trip With Daughter
- John Ortberg drove to the desert with his daughter after a last-minute change and enjoyed an unplanned day together.
- He used this spontaneous time together as an example of gifting presence during Lent to bring joy and deepen relationships.
Surrender Is The First Step Toward Transformation
- Spiritual transformation begins with admitting I can't and surrendering my life and will to God.
- Ortberg frames surrender as recognizing God's power, knowledge, and goodness and then choosing to let Him lead the change.
Spiritual Life Demands Continuous Surrender
- Spiritual life requires continual forward motion, like riding a bicycle where stopping causes falling.
- Ortberg uses time and the nature of will to explain why surrender must be renewed rather than static.