Pastor Dillon talks about what it means to be led by the Lord, rather than by the desires that often distract us.

Unburdened - Distracting Desires

“I feel bad and I want something to make the pain go away.”

Jeremiah 17:9 (NIV):

 

Desires distract us from facing our pain and destroy us in the process. 

Psalm 23:1-3 (NIV):

Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV):

John 8:31-32 (NIV):

 

Truth- not desire- provides the prescription for my pain.

 

Three Decisions to Make:

Decision #1- Let Jesus make all my decisions. 

Matthew 11:29 (NIV):

John 14:6 (NIV):

Decision #2- Allow God’s Word to define how I express my desires. 

Psalm 23:1,3 (NIV):

John 17:17 (NIV):

John 10:27 (NIV):

Decision #3- Make God’s goal - His glory- my goal. 

Psalm 23:3 (NIV):

 

Do what Jesus says: No exceptions and no excuses. 

Matthew 11:29 (NIV):

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