Ephesians 6:12 (CSB)
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.
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John 8:44 (NIV)
“He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”
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2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (CSB)
3 For although we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh, 4 since the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but are powerful through God for the demolition of strongholds. We demolish arguments 5 and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.
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IDENTIFY THE LIE.
NAME THE TRUTH THAT DEMOLISHES THAT LIE.
LIE: I AM WHAT I DO
TRUTH: YOU ARE A VALUED CHILD OF THE KING OF KINGS.
LIE: I AM WHAT OTHERS SAY OF ME.
TRUTH: YOU ARE WHO GOD SAYS YOU ARE.
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Ephesians 2:10 (CSB)
For we are his workmanship…
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LIE: I AM MY PAST
TRUTH: GOD DOESN’T GIVE UP ON WHAT HE GAVE HIS SON FOR
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Philippians 1:6 (CSB)
6 I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
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LIE: I’M A MISTAKE.
TRUTH: GOD MADE YOU INTENTIONALLY
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Psalms 139:13-14 (CSB)
For it was you who created my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made.
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I AM NOT ENOUGH
TRUTH: WITH JESUS YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH.
GOD IS NOT RELUCTANT TO SAVE
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Isaiah 59:1 (NIV)
Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save…
Isaiah 65:2 (NIV)
All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people…”
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COMMUNION:
I am loved.
I am cherished.
I am chosen.
I am forgiven.
I am freed.
I am redeemed.
I am restored.
I am more than my past.
I am more than my worst mistake.
I am more than what they said of me.
I am a child of God.
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John 11: 17-21, 32, 37 (NIV)
On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Now, Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed at home.
“Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”
“Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”
“Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?”
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1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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Philippians 4: 6-7 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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John 11: 23-27 (NIV)
Jesus said to her, “your brother will rise again.” Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you are the messiah, the son of God, who is to come into the world.”
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Romans 12: 2 (NIV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
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John 11: 33-35
When Jesus saw her (Mary) weeping and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. “Where have you laid him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they replied. Jesus wept.
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God is with you
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Matthew 14:25-31 (NIV)
Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them, “take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, crying out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
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Cast your cares on him. Renew your mind. Remember he is with you.
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IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY.
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THERE IS FOR US BECAUSE JESUS LOVES US AND WANTS TO HEAL US.
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Psalm 42: 5 (NIV)
5 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
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EVERYONE IS A PERSON TO BE , NOT A PROJECT TO BE FIXED.
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Hebrews 12: 1 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.
Do I need:
- Sleep?
- Food?
- Sunshine?
- Movement?
- Connection?
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Ephesians 4: 31-32 (NLT)
31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
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Psalm 42: 1-4 (NIV)
1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” 4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go to the house of God under the protection of the Mighty One with shouts of joy and praise among the festive throng.
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SPEAKING ABOUT OUR CHALLENGES AND ADMITTING SOMETHING’S OFF IS THE FIRST STEP IN THEM.
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Psalm 42: 5-7 (NIV)
5 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. 6 My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon—from Mount Mizar. 7 Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.
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WHEN YOU’RE FEELING DOWN, ALLOW GOD’S PRESENCE TO HOLD YOU UP.
REMEMBER GOD’S .
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Psalm 42: 6-7 (NIV)
6 My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon—from Mount Mizar. Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls; all your waves and breakers have swept over me.
Lamentations 3: 19-23 (NIV)
19 I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. 20 I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. 21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
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Psalm 42:8,11 (NIV)
8 By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life. “Where is your God?”
11 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
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ELOHIM (vs5) JEHOVAH (vs8)
Psalm 42:11 (NIV)
11 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will YET praise him, my Savior and my God.
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WORSHIP DEFIANTLY.
TETELESTAI = “IT IS FINISHED.”
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I tell you that I’m whole, but I’m still healing
I tell you that I’m happy, but I’m grieving
Thought I was a fighter
I’m still in the fire
‘Cause if I’m being honest
I’m not being honest
I’ll give you roses just hopin’ you don’t see the weeds in my garden
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JESUS CARES ABOUT THE IN YOUR GARDEN.
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Matthew 4:23-24 (NLT)
23 Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. 24 News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed—he healed them all.
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THE WEEDS IN YOUR GARDEN HAVE A COMPLEX ROOT SYSTEM.
ROOT #1 –
ROOT #2 –
ROOT #3 –
ROOT #4 –
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God loves you right where you are…and he loves you too much to leave you there.
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICES TO HELP UPROOT WEEDS:
- START YOUR DAY WITH GOD.
- END YOUR DAY WITH PRAYER AND GRATITUDE.
- LIMIT YOUR INTAKE AND TURN OFF YOUR NOTIFICATIONS.
- ONLY CONSUME AS MUCH AS YOU CAN PRAY FOR.
Revelation 22:1-3 (NLT)
Then the angel showed me a river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 It flowed down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations. 3 No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him.
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THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS MEANS HOPE GROWS EVEN STRONGER THAN OUR WEEDS.
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REMEMBER THE AND CHOOSE HOPE!
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Acts 1.8 (NLT)
8 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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Matthew 28.18-20 (NLT)
18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
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ALL those people, in all those places, with all those differences, have ONE thing in common: THEY ALL NEED JESUS.
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- Lifeline Ministry
- GO Ministries
- RU Church in Tampa, FL
- Christ Reaching Asia Ministries
- TEAM EXPANSION
- Sojourn Collegiate Ministry
- Ignite Campus Ministry
- InterVarsity Campus Ministry
- Shine Sumatra
- Uncharted (graphic)
- Greg Lane
Romans 10:13-15 (NLT)
13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”
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Luke 14: 25-27 (NLT)
25 A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, 26 “If you want to be my disciple, you must, by comparison, hate everyone else—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. 27 And if you do not carry your own cross and follow me, you cannot be my disciple.
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Romans 15:30 (NLT)
Dear brothers and sisters, I urge you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to join in my struggle by praying to God for me. Do this because of your love for me, given to you by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 10:13-15 (NLT)
13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”
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Will you live on mission?
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is free, but is costly.
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“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to, gain what he cannot lose.”
- Jim Elliot
What are you willing to give up for Jesus and his mission?
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Share everything.
Play fair.
Don’t hit people.
Put things back where you found them.
Clean up your own mess.
Don’t take things that aren’t yours.
Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.
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Matthew 7:12 (NIV)
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
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Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV)
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
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Matthew 5:38-39 (NIV)
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
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Matthew 5:38-42 (NIV)
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
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Matthew 5:43 (NIV)
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV)
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
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Our everyday encounters in the .
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The second arena is in the .
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– one more arena
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Share everything.
Play fair.
Don’t hit people.
Put things back where you found them.
Clean up your own mess.
Don’t take things that aren’t yours.
Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.
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Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia
John 4:6-14 (NLT)
Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. 7 Soon a Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Please give me a drink.” 8 He was alone at the time because his disciples had gone into the village to buy some food. 9 The woman was surprised, for Jews refuse to have anything to do with Samaritans. She said to Jesus, “You are a Jew, and I am a Samaritan woman. Why are you asking me for a drink?” 10 Jesus replied, “If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask me, and I would give you living water.” 11 “But sir, you don’t have a rope or a bucket,” she said, “and this well is very deep. Where would you get this living water? 12 And besides, do you think you’re greater than our ancestor Jacob, who gave us this well? How can you offer better water than he and his sons and his animals enjoyed?” 13 Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. 14 But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.
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John 7:37-38 (NLT)
37 On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”
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Revelation 22:17 (NLT)
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life.
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We need the living water of Jesus to .
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“Like a dog returns to its vomit, so a person returns to their folly.” Prov. 26:11
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“It would seem that our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.” – C.S. Lewis
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Acts 22:16 (NLT)
16 What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on the name of the Lord.
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Water can be a source of life and a source of death – and with baptism, it’s .
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Romans 6:3-4 (NLT)
3 Or have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? 4 For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives.
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The water of baptism and the Living Water of Jesus can our lives.
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Galatians 5:19-21 (NLT)
19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, 21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
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Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
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What will change in your life to replace the muddy water and allow living water to flood in?
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Acts 22:16 (NLT)
16 What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on the name of the Lord.’
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Matthew 9:35-38 (NIV)
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
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It starts with .
Matthew 9:38 (NIV)
So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.
“Lord, send workers.”
“Lord, send workers and send me.”
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1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT)
Never stop praying.
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The field is ready.
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is the difference-maker.
Matthew 9:35-36 (NIV)
Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd
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– to be moved as to one’s bowels.
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σπλαγχνίζομαι
Is the Difference-Maker
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How many of us are walking around today, carrying the weight of yesterday?
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Hebrews 4: 13 (NIV)
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4: 15-16 (NIV)
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
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God is not holding onto your
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Hebrews 11: 1 (NIV)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
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Hebrews 11: 39 (NIV)
These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised
Hebrews 11: 40 (NIV)
since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
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God isn’t rushing us to our .
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GOD ISN’T HOLDING ON TO YOUR
GOD ISN’T RUSHING YOU TO
GOD IS INVESTED IN WHO YOU ARE
Hebrews 12: 28-29 (NIV)
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.”
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God is invested in who you are .
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Sometimes God sends the right person to hardest place – not because they’re perfect, but because they’re .
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Isaiah 6: 8 (NIV)
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”
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Everyone else saw an . Jesus saw an to extend grace.
“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace…” (Mark 5:34)
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1 Corinthians 1: 27 (NLT)
Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.
God’s not looking for the polished or the privileged – He’s looking for the and the .
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2 Corinthians 5: 18 (NIV)
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation
Is there a relationship you need to ?
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Romans 8: 31 (NIV)
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
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Philippians 1: 6 (NLT)
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
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Ephesians 2: 10 (NIV)
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…”
2 Corinthians 12: 9 (NIV)
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
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God can do extraordinary things with the of our lives.
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