I would add that it's not only theology working it's easy out, it's also the struggle between the flesh and His Spirit in us that we sometimes lose. We give in to the flesh, we believe the lie. And yes, we should take every thought (ams struggle) captive, but it seems to me this is a part of our living that isn't just about objective beliefs needing to be lived, but about internal changes of character God is moving us toward that haven't been realized or we have not surrendered to yet.
When things seem to go wrong? One of the things I remember is that everything that happens is for the benefit of the elect. Worry dissolves instantly, and I smile. This caused me to cycle between bomiting, screaming in pain and laughing at how much God loves me when a kidney stone came for my benefit. The stone was fully obstructed and so the intense pain remained but I could also laugh, be comforted and thank God for it.
Every sin flows from functional unbelief. What are we believing about God, ourselves, others, and the world when we worry? Perhaps that we need to be control for the best possible results which leads to anxiety, panic, insecurity, and frustration.
She looks sooo much like her father from the nose down I had to go to Wikipedia lol. Her new surname had thrown me off, I’m new here 😁. Enjoying the series too by the way thank you!
