Interior Freedom [I.2. Accepting Ourselves] | The Harvest (Joe Costandy)

In this talk, Joe Costandy explores the path to interior freedom through the lens of acceptance, based on Father Jack Phipe’s book *Interior Freedom*. Joe discusses the crucial step of accepting ourselves as we are—our weaknesses, limitations, and past—while balancing the desire for spiritual growth and holiness. He emphasizes that true freedom comes from a relationship with God, allowing us to be both sinners and saints without the crushing burden of unrealistic expectations. Joe highlights the importance of seeing ourselves through God's eyes, embracing grace, and overcoming the internal barriers that block spiritual progress. Acceptance is not resignation or rebellion but consent to reality that opens the door for transformation. He also addresses how self-acceptance affects our ability to love and forgive others, encouraging listeners to trust in God’s ongoing work in us. #InteriorFreedom #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianAcceptance #FaithAndWeakness #GodsGrace #Forgiveness #StPaulHouston #Coptic #FrMatthias Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org