Derwood Alliance Church

In this sermon, Devin explores James 4:13-17, challenging believers to examine who truly controls their future. Drawing from Scripture and personal anecdotes, he unpacks what it means to submit our plans to God's will with humility, endurance, and trust.Key points:- James confronts the arrogance of planning without considering God's willOur tendency to over-plan and feel in control of our future- The brevity of life compared to God's eternityJames compares life to a mist that quickly vanishesPsalm 39 prayer for wisdom to understand life's fleeting natureEncouragement to gain perspective on our short lives vs. God's eternal plan- Submitting to God's plan through wrestling and surrenderStory of Jacob wrestling with God (Genesis 32)- Characteristics of submitting to God's plan: HumilityEnduranceTrustDevin encourages us all to examine our own plans and submit them to God's will. The sermon ends with a powerful prayer of surrender, asking God to guide every step and illumina