Daily Living For Christ

Exploring Kenosis for Wholeness and Security

• Season 5 • Episode 179

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Welcome to another transformative episode of the Daily Living for Christ podcast! In this episode, Donald E Coleman dives deep into the concept of kenosis—the self-emptying of personal power and control—as a pathway to true wholeness and security in Christ.

What does it mean to surrender our need for esteem, affection, security, and survival to God? How can we release our grip on power and control to live fully in His presence? Through the lens of Scripture, we explore how Jesus modeled this radical humility, contrasting His self-emptying with Adam’s choices in Genesis.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:
✅ The biblical foundation of kenosis and why it’s essential for Christian wholeness
✅ How Jesus surrendered power and control, finding His security in God alone
✅ The contrast between Adam’s choices and Christ’s invitation to self-emptying love
✅ Practical ways to recognize and release internal struggles for power, esteem, and control
✅ The role of humility in holding space for God’s unconditional love

This episode will challenge you to reflect on where you may be seeking fulfillment in the wrong places and invite you to trust God more deeply. Are you ready to embrace kenosis and step into true security in Christ?

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Go deeper into the Hidden River.
If something stirred in you today, I invite you into the pages of my books:

Beloved of God: The Truth That Changes Everything: the invitation to stop striving for love and begin living from the love you have already been given. Now available.

The Eighth Prayer: the first book in the Hidden River Series, a journey beyond words into the stillness where God has always been near.

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