Sometimes the hardest truths in Scripture come disguised in the simplest words. James 4:13–17 is one of those passages—it’s short, practical, and deeply personal. The message begins at: 11:25 It’s about how we plan, dream, and make decisions. And James asks us to consider whether our plans are built around our will or God’s. This message explores what happens when we live by “my will”—and the freedom and purpose that come when we live by “Thy will.” It’s both a warning and an invitation: to shift from self-determination to divine partnership. We are delighted to welcome a special guest speaker Lucas Bartlett is the Co-Lead Pastor of Surf Church Phillip Island alongside his with Ash and the Principal of CSALT Academy (Christian surfers advanced leadership training), a discipleship and leadership training school for young surfing adults. As Principal of CSALT Academy, Lucas has invested in raising up the next generation of Christian Surfers leaders. CSALT Academy provides immersive discipleship, theological training, and mission experiences, equipping young adults to live boldly for Christ in their everyday contexts. Lucas’ heart is to empower others to discover their calling and to step into leadership with both courage and humility. https://www.csaltacademy.org.au/ Follow along each week of the GRIT series: 🔹 Watch sermons + access notes on the teachings page of our website: https://www.goodlife.org.au/teachings 🔹 Join us on the YouVersion Bible App 🔹 Make Goodlife Community Church your home church in the app and join in our featured reading plans on the book of James. If you would like to know more about Goodlife, connect with us via the following links. WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/