In this episode we unpack how true love for God isn't about checking boxes or following religious rituals. It's about relationship, surrender, and trust. We saw how Saul's disobedience revealed that God desires our hearts, not just our sacrifices. And we wrestled with the reality that sometimes loving God means choosing faith over comfort, obedience over certainty, and surrender over control.

In this episode we wrestle with trusting God beyond reason. We discuss how Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to lean not on our own understanding, but instead urges us to rest fully in Him, even when logic dictates otherwise. We explored how human reasoning can sometimes block obedience, how biblical figures like Abraham, Noah, and Joshua trusted God despite uncertainty. We explore some practical steps to leaning into the Holy Spirit - Learning to pray without demanding control, using scripture to discern His leading, surrendering without overanalyzing, leaning into wise counsel, and waiting patiently instead of panicking.

Living a life of forgiveness doesn’t happen by accident—it’s a choice. And that choice is often tied to something deeper: the call to deny ourselves in order to fully follow Jesus.

That’s where Luke 9:23-27 challenges us. Jesus tells the crowd that whoever wants to be His disciple must let go of their comfortable, self-focused life and instead reach for something greater. It’s a hard choice—but it leads to the most transformative relationship we could ever have.

In this episode, we’re diving into three essential questions:

🔹 What does it mean to deny ourselves? – Our culture urges us to chase comfort, prioritize self, and find fulfillment in temporary things. But Jesus offers something far greater—eternal life. What does it look like to embrace that?

🔹 Why is surrender worth it? – Setting aside our desires, comforts, and agendas may seem extreme, but following Jesus leads to a deeper purpose and lasting joy. What makes this path worth choosing?

🔹 How do we learn to deny ourselves? – This isn’t just about a one-time decision—it’s a daily practice. How do we step into surrender in a way that draws us closer to Jesus?

If you’ve ever wrestled with personal desires, if denying yourself feels like an uphill battle, or if you’ve asked, Why should I follow Jesus anyway?—this episode is for you.

So grab your Bible, your favorite drink, and an open heart—let’s go Beyond the Flesh together.

#BetterWordPodcast #TrueSurrender #FollowingJesus Tune in and let’s explore this together.