I.

vs. Faith/Trust.
A. Jesus is the son of God with all the power of Heaven at his disposal, and yet he chose

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over control.

B.

and the Bible are at odds on the highest

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we should follow in life. Culture says it is to take control of your present and future and create the life you want. Jesus says to surrender control of your life to the higher and better way He has to offer. Both are hard, but one offers the creator of all heaven and earth as an

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and the other leaves it all up to you.

II. Surrender requires more

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than control.
A. It is not

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to surrender, trust/faith is a hard and narrow road that leads to life.

Matthew 7:13-14
“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life,and there are few who find it.

B. Our calling is not to the path of least

, it is a call to surrender and follow down a hard and dangerous path assured of our

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in the valley.

C. Living a surrendered life is living a life of an easy yolk and a light burden. You still have

to do, you still have

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, but you also have the assurance of God’s provision, wisdom, and favor in all that you put your hands to.

III.

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for letting go and gaining a new grip:

A.

with the promise giver develops faith in the promise.

B.

on His

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rather than the challenge in front of you is the proper attitude for breakthrough.

C.

with trusted advisors through the valley, no one said to go alone.

Matthew 26:36-37
36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”  37  He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled.

D. Embracing faith/trust doesn’t require you to

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the emotions are not real. Walk through them with the Holy Spirit as your counselor.

Matthew 26:38-39
38  Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” 39  Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”