In this message, Pastor Stu Brown continues the series Let the River Flow with a challenge to let God do a deep work in our hearts. He reminds us that true community begins with honesty before God and one another, not hiding behind busyness or surface-level connection.

Drawing from Psalm 139, Stu encourages us to pray, “Search me, God, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Like tidying a messy house, we need to bring everything into the light resentments, pride, addictions, hidden struggles and allow God to show us what needs to be surrendered.

This is not about shame or endless self-criticism but about freedom. When we confess specifically and honestly, God’s grace meets us with healing, and His Spirit flows through us to others.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, weighed down, or far from God, this message will help you take courageous steps toward honesty, surrender, and the fullness of life Jesus promises.

Richmond Wandera grew up in Uganda, where tragedy and poverty shaped his childhood. After his father was murdered, his family was forced into the slums of Naguru. At just eight years old, Richmond faced hunger, loss, and the fear of invisibility that poverty brings. But everything changed when a 15 year old girl on the other side of the world chose to sponsor him.

That simple decision gave Richmond access to food, education and hope. It not only lifted him out of poverty but also transformed generations in his family. Today he leads pastors, trains leaders, and helps thousands of children find freedom and faith through Christ.

This powerful message is not just about survival but about redemption. Richmond shares how God rewrites broken stories and invites us to join in His work of restoration. If you have ever wondered whether one life can make a difference, this story will inspire you to see how small acts of faith can change the world.

In this message we are invited to discover what it really means to surrender to God. Too often we try to control our lives, clinging to our own plans and strength, but Jesus shows us a better way. Just as a seed must fall to the ground and die before it produces fruit, we are called to die to our self-centeredness and trust the One who loves us completely.

This is not weakness or passivity. True surrender is an act of courage and faith. It means letting go of the blind spots, pride, and striving that hold us back, and finding new life in God’s Spirit. As we learn to surrender daily, we begin to see His love flow through us, bringing peace, joy, kindness, and hope into the world around us.

If you long for freedom from the pressure to control everything, this message will encourage you to open your hands, lay down your burdens, and discover the life Jesus promises to all who follow Him.