We all want to be masters of our own destinies. We all want to feel in control of our lives. The idea of autonomy is attractive. It makes life feel ordered and predictable. But our desire for autonomy can stand in the way of faith. One of the biggest barriers to belief in God is that we don’t want to believe because we don’t want to need anyone. But what if autonomy is an illusion?

Inside all of us are very strong emotions like Anger, Envy, Guilt, and Fear that push and pull us in different directions. If we’re not careful, they will become your boss and control you from the inside out and they have the potential to ruin your relationships, rob you of peace, and even lead you away from God.

This week we’re talking about a critical heart issue and emotion…ANGER. This powerful emotion springs from feeling that you’ve been wronged by someone and it can ruin your relationships. Let’s confront this on Sunday so that Anger doesn’t become the boss of you.

We all have hopes, dreams, and desires for our relationships but it’s easy for those to turn into expectations. This can result in unhealthy relationships, but the way of Jesus offers something better.

Everyone loves to receive Jesus' forgiveness and mercy. But along with that comes a new way of living by following the way of Jesus. Living this new life requires us to humbly submit our lives to the will of God.