Kingdom of God, Jesus as Lord, Discipleship, Surrender, Christian Formation, Daily Practice, Faith, Governance, Identity in Christ, Abundant Life What does it actually mean for Jesus to be Lord of your life? This is Lesson 3 of The Government of God: The Formation of a Disciple, a 12 part teaching series on the foundations of biblical discipleship and what it means to live under the government of God. In this lesson, Karla Callan takes a deeper look at the lordship of Jesus Christ and why calling Him “Lord” cannot simply be a title we use. Lordship is a governing reality. If Jesus is Lord, then His authority must reach beyond what we believe and into how we live, decide, respond, surrender, and walk out our faith every day. Following Christ requires a shift in the center of our lives. We cannot follow Jesus while continuing to make ourselves the ultimate authority. Discipleship calls us out of self governance and into surrender, where the will of Christ becomes the standard by which we order our lives. But surrender is not bondage. It is the pathway to freedom. In this lesson, we explore the daily practice of surrender, the cost of true discipleship, the tension between Jesus as Savior and Jesus as Lord, and the abundant life that becomes possible when we stop trying to govern ourselves and allow Christ to govern us. Every morning is another opportunity to take up your cross and surrender your will to the One who knows exactly what He created you to become. Jesus is not simply the Savior who rescued you. He is the Lord who governs you, forms you, and leads you into the life you were created to live. Abundant life flows from the right governance. Formation Discipleship Training is coming, a 30 week program built to take this teaching and turn it into daily transformation. Join the wait list: karlacallanministries.com/formation 👉 Subscribe every Saturday for powerful biblical affirmations that renew your mind and anchor you in God’s truth. 💌 Need prayer or want to suggest a topic for Speak Life or Rooted and Real? Email me at Karla.Callan@KarlaCallanMinistries.com. 👍 Don’t just listen. Be sure to subscribe, like, share, comment, and leave a review. Every review and share helps more people speak life over their faith and future. Speak Life with Karla: Weekly Biblical Affirmations This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a rhythm of truth for your soul. Each week, I share Spirit led affirmations grounded in the Word of God, helping you silence lies, declare biblical truth, and align your heart with the voice of your Shepherd. These affirmations are designed to be replayed throughout the week, renewing your mind and strengthening your walk with Christ. ✨ New affirmation episodes drop every Saturday morning, equipping you with words of life to declare all week long. ✨ Plus, every 3rd Monday, join me for Rooted and Real with Karla, a deeper biblical discussion that brings faith into real life conversations with honesty, grace, and truth. If this episode challenges you, encourages you, or brings conviction, don’t just listen and move on. Take it before God. Ask yourself: Is Jesus truly governing my life, or am I still governing myself? You cannot follow Jesus and keep yourself at the center. Connect with Karla Instagram: @karlacallanministries TikTok: @karlacallanministries Facebook: @karlacallanministries 🌐 Explore devotionals, Bible study, prayer groups, and the Rooted in Christ Mentorship Program at: karlacallanministries.com Support the Mission 💻 Zeffy: Your Gift Breaks Chains. Partner with Karla Callan Ministries to Set the Captives Free 💵 CashApp: $KCallanMinistries 📲 Venmo: @KarlaCallanMinistries Until next time, stay rooted in truth and speak life.
