Big Idea: Our fear of losing control holds us back from fully surrendering our lives to Christ.

Not ready to give up control?

Free will is real but if you don’t make choices others will make them for you.

The valley of indecision - the place where people can find themselves lost and unable to truly decide.

Altruism does not equal right standing with God - sometimes our motives just stink.

Takeaway: Surrendering our lives to Christ does not take away our autonomy. Real self-determination exists in the courage to admit our faults, ask for forgiveness and live like one who has been forgiven.