In ‘Not God: A History of Alcoholics Anonymous’, Ernest Kurtz writes, “Fundamental to the recovery process is that healing and sanity begin with a single realization that I am not God. I’m not in control of my universe. I often cannot even control myself. I violate my own values. I want to do one thing, and then I do something else.” Failure to understand that you are not God can destroy your spiritual life. Failure to surrender and accept our true identity in Christ has eternal consequences. This week we are looking at a man, a King, who discovered this very painful lesson.

But it’s not all doom and gloom, because while the King suffered, his counterpart Daniel flourished. In their stories we will see who is in charge and what implications that has for our lives. Join us this week as we continue our time in the book of Daniel.

Next Steps

I will view frustrating situations as an opportunity for me to be patient.

I will be patient in frustrating situations because it’s crucial to the formation of my character.

I will not obsess over image management or self-promotion.

I will devote my life to helping people meet God.

I will be bold in sharing my faith.

I will use worry as a prompt to pray and give it to God.

I will worship God in the middle of my story, when I don’t know how things will end.

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