Loosening Your Grip: Finding Peace in God’s Absurd Love

When life feels unmanageable, we often cling tightly to whatever small thing we can still control — triple-checking bank accounts, overwatering the lawn, reorganizing closets — as if these small acts could protect us from the chaos. But what if the Gospel invites us to let go instead?

In this powerful message from Bethany Lutheran Church, we explore Abram’s panic when God’s promise seemed impossible, the ways we reach for control in our own lives, and Jesus’ radically comforting words: “Do not be afraid, little flock.”

From family health crises to overwhelming world events, we all know the temptation to grasp for control. Yet in the Gospel, Jesus flips the script — the Master serves the servants, security is given freely, and we are set free to risk love, generosity, and forgiveness without fear of the ending.