Think About It.........

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Week of Sept 18

We all want to live life to the fullest and make our lives
count for something. We don't want to waste our lives.
We want to wake up each morning with a purpose.

The problem is that somewhere along the line we got
absorbed into this crazy, chaotic lifestyle that drains
us of the very life we desire.


As followers of Christ, we have an incredible new
identity. We are forgiven, we're clean. We've been
adopted by the King of kings. But what do we do with
it? We've got to have a hunger to experience the life
God designed us to live.

There is more to this life than living and dying; more
than trying to make it on your own. Everything in us
knows we need to take a risk on God's plan. To get
out of the boat and start walking toward Jesus.

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," Jesus said. Then Peter
got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came
toward Jesus.

Matthew 14:27-29
NIV
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Week of Oct 2

When you feel like giving up and you start to feel sorry
for yourself, and you get discouraged and have a pity
party, stop and think about what Jesus endured for you.

Think about the attacks and the criticism he went through.
Think about the abuse and cruelty he experienced not
for his benefit, but for yours.

You may be facing some very real, discouraging challenges
in your life. But what you are really going through
is a test of your faith.

It's easy to trust God when everything is going your way.
It's tough to trust Him when you've been out of work
for a year or longer. It's tough to trust Him when you
don't know where you will get the money to make ends
meet. It's tough to trust God when somebody you
depend on has walked out of your life. But these are tests.

What are you being tested in right now? Are you going
to give up, or are you going to persevere? Whatever it is,
trust God to help you through so you can pass the test.

Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you
won't become weary and give up. After all, you have not yet
given your lives in your struggle against sin.

Hebrews 12:3-4
NLT
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Week of Nov 4

We have one shot at this life. Just one...
What story will your life tell? Time stretches out in only one direction,
and there is no chance to rewind the tape and do it over again.

I believe that in the heart of every man is the desire to leave something lasting-
something that will point to a life well lived. I also believe that in the heart of
a Christian man is the desire to do something even greater- the desire to impact eternity.

We have a built-in desire to know that our lives have meaning and purpose.
It's part of God's blueprint for our lives, and it is reinforced by the Holy Spirit telling
us that life is too important to waste on insignificant things.

Since we have just one shot to live our lives, we must live lives of faith at full speed.
Our lives will

[/i] leave a legacy. We will leave behind a life that will impact others for eternity.
Our lives will send ripples into the lives of countless others. That's a simple fact.
We will leave a legacy, but what kind of a legacy will it be?

By walking in intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ, we can listen, hear, and obey.
We hold to our plans loosely, allowing Him to lead us step-by-step.
If we listen, trust, and follow His Word, a life of meaning and purpose will stretch out before us.

Our children and friends will see it. Our communities will be better for it.
And the contour of eternity will be different because of it.

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