Hi, this is Joel and Victoria.

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And I'd like to start with something funny. I heard about these three sons that left home and went out and prospered.

They got back together to talk about the gifts they'd gotten their elderly mother.

The first son said, I built mom a big house.

The second son said, I bought her a fancy car.

The third one said, since mom loves to read the Bible but can barely see,

I got her a specially trained parent that can quote the entire Bible.

A few weeks later, they received a letter from their mother, said, Milton, the house you built

me is way too big. Gerald, the car you got me is way too small. But my dearest Donald,

your simple gift is my favorite. The chicken was delicious. Say it like you mean it. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am.

I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught the word of God.

I boldly confess, my mind is alert, my heart is receptive. I will never be the same. In Jesus name, God bless you.

I want to talk to you today about breaking control. It's easy to go through life doing things out of

guilt and pressure. A relative will get upset if we don't show up every time they want.

A friend expects us to meet every demand or they'll get their feelings hurt.

People use control and manipulation to get their way.

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