How Do We Let Go of Control? (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

Pride can mislead us into believing we are the center of everything and that we have complete control. Sr. Josephine Garret joins Fr. Josh to discuss the sin of pride and its various expressions in our lives. They answer a question about relinquishing control in life, particularly when things do not go as we desire.

Snippet from the Show

We are finite, our intellect is fragile, our hearts are cloudy, and we need God's help to be purified.

Shownotes

(8:46) Letting Go of Control

Fr. Josh,

I have a really hard time letting go of control and letting God guide my life. It sometimes feels like God is not really in control because of the tragedies and sorrows we experience in life. I don’t understand how free will and God’s providence interact. How can I let go of my pride and accept situations that didn’t go how I wanted? (Melissa)

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• Pocket Guide to Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins by Fr. Josh Johnson 
• Broken and Blessed by Fr. Josh Johnson
• Pocket Guide to Adoration by Fr. Josh Johnson
• Pocket Guide to Reconciliation by Fr. Josh Johnson & Fr. Mike Schmitz
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