Let Go Of What You Can't Control | Steven Furtick

In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of praising God in all aspects of life. He believes that people often take things for granted and don't express enough gratitude to God for the blessings they receive. To address this issue, he proposes a new standard for gratitude: thanking God for everything, even simple things like breathing, having a pulse, or being alive. He encourages his listeners to start their day by acknowledging God's goodness and to release control over their lives, trusting in His plan and provision.The pastor shares personal experiences of struggling with control and trying to maintain order in his life, but realizing that it's not sustainable or pleasing to God. He encourages the congregation to join him in letting go of control and trusting in God's sovereignty.Throughout the sermon, the pastor uses humor and storytelling to drive home his points. He shares personal anecdotes about his own struggles with controlling things and offers practical advice on how to release control and trust in God. He also provides illustrations from his personal life to make the message more relatable and engaging for his listeners.Overall, the pastor's message is one of surrender and trust in God's goodness and provision. He encourages his listeners to let go of control and embrace a new baseline of gratitude and dependence on God.