<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/b583f144d14d4e389a4fc2f0d9d28873&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1440&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1440</height><width>1920</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1440</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1920</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/b583f144d14d4e389a4fc2f0d9d28873-ab26fbd3962acebc.jpg</thumbnail_url><duration>604.722</duration><title>Protecting the Self</title><description>In this week&apos;s message, I explored how our tendency to protect our ego can lead us to lose ourselves, using the story of Jesus healing a blind man in John 9 as a backdrop. I emphasized that Lent is a time for repentance, which opens us up to renewal and the promise of restoration. I invited you to reflect on where you might be overly committed to formulaic living, trying to control situations, or stubbornly adhering to your own way. As we seek to live by faith and pursue love, I encourage you to be open to what God might be doing in your life. Let&apos;s take this opportunity to repent and experience the renewal that comes from a deeper relationship with God.</description></oembed>