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Letting Go to Receive Grace: Week Three in Lent
Most of us like to be in control of our plans and expectations. Lent, however, invites us to let go of that need and open ourselves to God’s grace. Surrender might feel frightening, but it isn’t the same as losing. In God’s kingdom, letting go of control leads to real freedom and opens our lives to God’s grace. The Heavy Burden of Control We spend a lot of time planning for the future and trying to manage our relationships. Planning…