Is It BAD To Have Desires? (How To Manage The Tension Between DESIRE & SURRENDER) | Ep. 27

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Do you ever feel bad "wanting" something, when the Bible tells us "I shall not want"?
Join us as we unravel common misconceptions about desire that many Christians hold, share 4 practical tips to help you discern whether your desires align with God's, and 3 MORE tips (based on what we've learned ourselves) to help you "hold the tension" of reflecting on your honest desires AND trusting God's goodness and faithfulness.
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⭐ KEY TOPICS:

• 1:25 - Common misconceptions about desire
• 2:05 - Discernment Tip #1
• 3:35 - Discernment Tip #2
• 3:54 - Discernment Tip #3
• 4:08 - Discernment Tip #4
• 6:37 - Grace's personal example of misconceptions
• 11:50 - Alex's personal example of discovering insights out of desire
• 12:58 - Lack vs. Desire
• 17:08 - Tension-Holding Tip #1
• 19:55 - Tension-Holding Tip #2
• 24:08 - Tension-Holding Tip #3
• 31:11 - Recap + Final Encouragements
• And more :)

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Capitole

1. Is It BAD To Have Desires? (How To Manage The Tension Between DESIRE & SURRENDER) | Ep. 27 (00:00:00)

2. Common misconceptions about desire (00:01:25)

3. Discernment Tip #1 (00:02:05)

4. Discernment Tip #2 (00:03:35)

5. Discernment Tip #3 (00:03:54)

6. Discernment Tip #4 (00:04:08)

7. Grace's personal example of misconceptions (00:06:37)

8. Alex's personal example of discovering insights out of desire (00:11:50)

9. Lack vs. Desire (00:12:58)

10. Tension-Holding Tip #1 (00:17:08)

11. Tension-Holding Tip #2 (00:19:55)

12. Tension-Holding Tip #3 (00:24:08)

13. Recap + Final Encouragements (00:31:11)