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Living the Spirit-Led Life

WEEK 2: OPENING MY HEART TO GOD’S WAYS 1

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Weekly Materials

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Weekly Materials

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Weekly Materials

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Does Growth Matter?

Growth really matters!

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• Spiritual growth is how I take hold of the “rich and

satisfying” life that Jesus offers us Does Growth Matter?

Growth really matters!

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• Spiritual growth is how I take hold of the “rich and

satisfying” life that Jesus offers us

“God is said to be our helper. But no one can be helped unless he does som ething.”

Augustine (Second Helvetic Confession, 5.048)

Does Growth Matter?

Growth really matters!

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How Do Believers Make Decisions?

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How Do Believers Make Decisions?

• Head/logic-led
• Culture-led
• Pride-led/Offense-led
• Money-led

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• Head/logic-led
• Culture-led
• Pride-led/Offense-led
• Money-led
• Spirit-led

Rom ans 8 :14 NIV

For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.

Ephesians 5:17 NLT

Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.

How Do Believers Make Decisions?

Ideas Beliefs

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We Gain Experience with God Through Godly Choices

POWER, LOVE & SOUND MIND

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

GOOD CHOICES

Ideas Beliefs

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We Gain Experience with God Through Godly Choices

POWER, LOVE & SOUND MIND

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

GOOD CHOICES GROWTH WITH NO SORROW ATTACHED

Proverbs 10 :22 NLT The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.

Ideas Beliefs

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We Gain Experience with God Through Godly Choices

POWER, LOVE & SOUND MIND

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

GOOD CHOICES CLARITY & CONFIDENCE GROWTH WITH NO SORROW ATTACHED

Psalm 18 :28 NLT You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; m y God turns m y darkness into light.

Ideas Beliefs

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We Gain Experience with God Through Godly Choices

POWER, LOVE & SOUND MIND

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV

GOOD CHOICES CLARITY & CONFIDENCE POWER, LOVE & SOUND MIND

2 Tim othy 1:7 NIV For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Tim othy 1:7 KJV …power, and of love, and of a sound m ind.

GROWTH WITH NO SORROW ATTACHED

Ideas Beliefs

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• Each message promises

“My Way Is Right!”

• We’re not sure who to

trust or what we should believe in

• We naturally distrust

because people are profiting from what they are promoting

• IT’S VERY CONFUSING!

Worldly “Wisdom” for Happiness

It’s important because we’re inundated with viewpoints

• We are barraged with success

formulas that can influence us

Ideas Beliefs

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The Bible says our life confusion is not an accident!

Worldly “Wisdom” for Happiness

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Matthew 13:22 NLT The

seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God's word, but all too quickly the m essage is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.

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ME

As a believer, I have 3 “authors” contributing to my 70,000 daily thoughts:

So we need to become aware of the activity in our mind.

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THE ADVERSARY ME

As a believer, I have 3 “authors” contributing to my 70,000 daily thoughts:

So we need to become aware of the activity in our mind.

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THE HOLY SPIRIT THE ADVERSARY ME

As a believer, I have 3 “authors” contributing to my 70,000 daily thoughts:

So we need to become aware of the activity in our mind.

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• FALSE

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THE HOLY SPIRIT THE ADVERSARY ME

• They all sound like my voice,

because they are happening within my mind

As a believer, I have 3 “authors” contributing to my 70,000 daily thoughts:

So we need to become aware of the activity in our mind.

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• FALSE

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THE HOLY SPIRIT THE ADVERSARY ME

• They all sound like my voice,

because they are happening within my mind

• If I give equal weight to every

thought, I’m giving equal loyalty to every “author”

As a believer, I have 3 “authors” contributing to my 70,000 daily thoughts:

So we need to become aware of the activity in our mind.

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• FALSE

SE P PROM OMISE SES

• BAD S

D SUGGES ESTIO IONS

• COND

NDEMNA NATI TION

Beliefs Ideas

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How do I manage the thoughts that I yield to?

1) I constantly evaluate my thoughts against God’s word and character

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Beliefs Ideas

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1) I constantly evaluate my thoughts against God’s word and character

How do I manage the thoughts that I yield to?

Beliefs Ideas

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1) I constantly evaluate my thoughts against God’s word and character

How do I manage the thoughts that I yield to?

Beliefs Ideas

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1) I constantly evaluate my thoughts against God’s word and character

How do I manage the thoughts that I yield to?

Beliefs Ideas

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How do I manage the thoughts that I yield to?

1) I constantly evaluate my thoughts against God’s word and character 2) I pay attention to my “rogue” thoughts that are inconsistent with scripture and/or God’s character

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Beliefs Ideas

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How do I manage the thoughts that I yield to?

1) I constantly evaluate my thoughts against God’s word and character 2) I pay attention to my “rogue” thoughts that are inconsistent with scripture and/or God’s character 3) I put great weight on anything that sounds like God’s voice

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Beliefs Ideas

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How do I manage the thoughts that I yield to?

1) I constantly evaluate my thoughts against God’s word and character 2) I pay attention to my “rogue” thoughts that are inconsistent with scripture and/or God’s character 3) I put great weight on anything that sounds like God’s voice 4) I regulate what I allow into my mind

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Beliefs Ideas

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How do I manage the thoughts that I yield to?

1) I constantly evaluate my thoughts against God’s word and character 2) I pay attention to my “rogue” thoughts that are inconsistent with scripture and/or God’s character 3) I put great weight on anything that sounds like God’s voice 4) I regulate what I allow into my mind

1 Corinthians 10 :23 NLT You say, "I am allowed to do anything"—but not everything is good for you.

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This Week:

• Opening My Heart to God’s Ways
• When I know what to do, why don’t I

do it?

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1 Sam uel 16 :11-13 NLT

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1 Sam uel 16:11-13 NLT

11 Then Samuel asked, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still

the youngest," Jesse replied. "But he's out in the fields watching the sheep and goats." "Send for him at once," Samuel said. "We will not sit down to eat until he arrives."

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1 Sam uel 16:11-13 NLT

11 Then Samuel asked, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still

the youngest," Jesse replied. "But he's out in the fields watching the sheep and goats." "Send for him at once," Samuel said. "We will not sit down to eat until he arrives."

12 So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful

• eyes. And the LORD said, "This is the one; anoint him ."

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1 Sam uel 16:11-13 NLT

11 Then Samuel asked, "Are these all the sons you have?" "There is still

the youngest," Jesse replied. "But he's out in the fields watching the sheep and goats." "Send for him at once," Samuel said. "We will not sit down to eat until he arrives."

12 So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful

• eyes. And the LORD said, "This is the one; anoint him ."

13 So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of

• live oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the

Spirit of the LORD cam e powerfully upon David from that day on.

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The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems

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The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems

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• Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT)

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The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems

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• Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT)
• Israel’s most popular singer (2 Sam uel 23:1 MSG)

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The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems

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• Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT)
• Israel’s most popular singer (2 Sam uel 23:1 MSG)
• Famous military leader (1 Sam uel 18 :7 NLT)

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The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems

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• Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT)
• Israel’s most popular singer (2 Sam uel 23:1 MSG)
• Famous military leader (1 Sam uel 18 :7 NLT)
• Loved by all of Israel and Judah (1 Sam uel 18 :17 NLT)

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The Next 20 years: Huge Blessings and Huge Problems

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• Killed Goliath, with only a sling and a stone (1 Sam uel 17:50 NLT)
• Israel’s most popular singer (2 Sam uel 23:1 MSG)
• Famous military leader (1 Sam uel 18 :7 NLT)
• Loved by all of Israel and Judah (1 Sam uel 18 :17 NLT)
• Married the King’s daughter (1 Sam uel 18 :27 NLT)

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1 Sam uel 18 :10 -11 NLT … Saul had a spear in his hand, and he suddenly hurled it at David, intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice.

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1 Sam uel 18 :10 -11 NLT … Saul had a spear in his hand, and he suddenly hurled it at David, intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice. 1 Sam uel 22:1-2 NLT So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming…

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1 Sam uel 18 :10 -11 NLT … Saul had a spear in his hand, and he suddenly hurled it at David, intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice. 1 Sam uel 22:1-2 NLT So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming… 1 Sam uel 24:2 NLT So Saul chose 3,0 0 0 elite troops from all Israel and went to search for David and his men near the rocks of the wild goats.

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1 Sam uel 18 :10 -11 NLT … Saul had a spear in his hand, and he suddenly hurled it at David, intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice. 1 Sam uel 22:1-2 NLT So David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. Soon his brothers and all his other relatives joined him there. Then others began coming… 1 Sam uel 24:2 NLT So Saul chose 3,0 0 0 elite troops from all Israel and went to search for David and his men near the rocks of the wild goats. 1 Sam uel 24:2 NLT So he pretended to be insane, scratching on doors and drooling down his beard.

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HO HOW DI W DID DA D DAVID D AVOID GE GETTI TTING BI NG BITTER ?

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David viewed God as his most reliable friend

ANSW SWER:

HO HOW DI W DID DA D DAVID D AVOID GE GETTI TTING BI NG BITTER ?

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David viewed God as his most reliable friend

ANSW SWER:

HO HOW DI W DID DA D DAVID D AVOID GE GETTI TTING BI NG BITTER ?

Psalm 27:13 NIV I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Joel 2:12 NLT …the LORD says, …Give Me your hearts.

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Joel 2:12 NLT …the LORD says, …Give Me your hearts. Psalm 117:2 NIV For great is his love toward us…

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Joel 2:12 NLT …the LORD says, …Give Me your hearts. Psalm 117:2 NIV For great is his love toward us… Isaiah 30 :18 NIV Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you;

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right.

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right.

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right.

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Luke 18 :27 NLT He replied, "What is im possible for people is possible with God."

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Luke 18 :27 NLT He replied, "What is im possible for people is possible with God." Hosea 14:8 NLT …I am the One who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit com es from Me."

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Isaiah 45:18 NLT …"I am the LORD," He says, "and there is no other. 19 I publicly proclaim bold prom ises. …I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. Luke 18 :27 NLT He replied, "What is im possible for people is possible with God." Hosea 14:8 NLT …I am the One who answers your prayers and cares for you. I am like a tree that is always green; all your fruit com es from Me."

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Psalm 92:15 NLT They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is no evil in Him !"

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What’s It Like to Have God as a Friend?

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Psalm 92:15 NLT They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is no evil in Him !" 1 John 4:7 NLT … let us continue to love one another, for love com es from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.

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Psalm 92:15 NLT They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is no evil in Him !" 1 John 4:7 NLT … let us continue to love one another, for love com es from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. Rom ans 5:5 NLT … For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.

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Psalm 92:15 NLT They will declare, "The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is no evil in Him !" 1 John 4:7 NLT … let us continue to love one another, for love com es from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. Rom ans 5:5 NLT … For we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love. Psalm 32:10 NLT Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the LORD.

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Our Relationship with God is Unlike Any Other Relationship!

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Our Relationship with God is Unlike Any Other Relationship!

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John 4:24 NLT For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth."

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Our Relationship with God is Unlike Any Other Relationship!

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John 4:24 NLT For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." Num bers 23:19 NLT God is not a m an, so He does not lie. He is not hum an, so He does not change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through?

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John 4:24 NLT For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." Num bers 23:19 NLT God is not a m an, so He does not lie. He is not hum an, so He does not change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through? 2 Peter 3:8 NIV But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

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Our Relationship with God is Unlike Any Other Relationship!

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John 4:24 NLT For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth." Num bers 23:19 NLT God is not a m an, so He does not lie. He is not hum an, so He does not change His mind. Has He ever spoken and failed to act? Has He ever promised and not carried it through? 2 Peter 3:8 NIV But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

MUCH CH O OF F MY DOUBT ABO ABOUT G T GOD CO COMES FRO FROM E EXPECTI TING A HUMAN C COMMU MMUNI NICATION N PATTERN RN FROM H M HIM!

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God Tells Us…

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Isaiah 55:8 -9 NLT … My ways are far beyond anything you could im agine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.

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Isaiah 55:8 -9 NLT … My ways are far beyond anything you could im agine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.

God Tells Us…

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Isaiah 55:8 -9 NLT … My ways are far beyond anything you could im agine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Proverbs 3:7 NLT Don't be im pressed with your own wisdom .

God Tells Us…

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Isaiah 55:8 -9 NLT … My ways are far beyond anything you could im agine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts. Proverbs 3:7 NLT Don't be im pressed with your own wisdom . 1 Corinthians 1:25 NIV For the foolishness of God is wiser than hum an wisdom , and the weakness of God is stronger than hum an strength.

God Tells Us…

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God Wants Us To Grow Into Godly Men and Women, To Be More Like Christ

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• If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something

beautiful, meaningful and significant!

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• If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something

beautiful, meaningful and significant!

Psalm 32:8 -9 NLT The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or m ule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control."

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• If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something

beautiful, meaningful and significant!

Psalm 32:8 -9 NLT The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or m ule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control."

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• If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something

beautiful, meaningful and significant!

Psalm 32:8 -9 NLT The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or m ule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control." Job 22:21 NLT Subm it to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you.

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• If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something

beautiful, meaningful and significant!

• Living a godly life doesn’t mean we’ll always get it

right.

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• If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something

beautiful, meaningful and significant!

• Living a godly life doesn’t mean we’ll always get it

right.

Rom ans 3:23 NLT For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.

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• If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something

beautiful, meaningful and significant!

• Living a godly life doesn’t mean we’ll always get it

right.

• Godliness requires training

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• If we’ll let Him, God will turn our life into something

beautiful, meaningful and significant!

• Living a godly life doesn’t mean we’ll always get it

right.

• Godliness requires training

1 Tim othy 4:7 NLT Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives' tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

• The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV)

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

• The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV)
• The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail
• f their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT)

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

• The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV)
• The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail
• f their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT)
• The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is

right (Ps 84:11 NLT)

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

• The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV)
• The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail
• f their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT)
• The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is

right (Ps 84:11 NLT)

• Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your

heart (Ps 37:4 NIV)

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

• The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV)
• The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail
• f their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT)
• The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is

right (Ps 84:11 NLT)

• Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your

heart (Ps 37:4 NIV)

• The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT)

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

• The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV)
• The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail
• f their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT)
• The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is

right (Ps 84:11 NLT)

• Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your

heart (Ps 37:4 NIV)

• The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT)
• The life of the godly is full of light and joy (Proverbs 13:9 NLT)

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

• The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV)
• The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail
• f their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT)
• The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is

right (Ps 84:11 NLT)

• Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your

heart (Ps 37:4 NIV)

• The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT)
• The life of the godly is full of light and joy (Proverbs 13:9 NLT)
• The LORD…takes the upright into his confidence (Proverbs 3:32 NIV)

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

• The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV)
• The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail
• f their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT)
• The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is

right (Ps 84:11 NLT)

• Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your

heart (Ps 37:4 NIV)

• The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT)
• The life of the godly is full of light and joy (Proverbs 13:9 NLT)
• The LORD…takes the upright into his confidence (Proverbs 3:32 NIV)
• The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live,

the brighter they shine (Proverbs 4:18 MSG)

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Godliness has benefits in this life and the life to come (1 Tim othy 4:8 NLT)

• The godly will flourish (Ps 92:12 NLT) and the righteous will thrive (Proverbs 11:28 NIV)
• The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail
• f their lives (Ps 37:23 NLT)
• The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is

right (Ps 84:11 NLT)

• Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your

heart (Ps 37:4 NIV)

• The godly are showered with blessings (Proverbs 10:6 NLT)
• The life of the godly is full of light and joy (Proverbs 13:9 NLT)
• The LORD…takes the upright into his confidence (Proverbs 3:32 NIV)
• The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live,

the brighter they shine (Proverbs 4:18 MSG)

• The hopes of the godly result in happiness (Proverbs 10:28 NLT)

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• I can if I view my life as a stewardship

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• I can if I view my life as a stewardship

1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT …Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom.

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• I can if I view my life as a stewardship

1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT …Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom. Rom ans 15:1-2 NLT …We m ust not just please ourselves. We should help

• thers do what is right and build them up in the Lord.

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• I can if I view my life as a stewardship

1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT …Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom. Rom ans 15:1-2 NLT …We m ust not just please ourselves. We should help

• thers do what is right and build them up in the Lord.
• Can I handle God’s blessings, or will they derail me?

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• I can if I view my life as a stewardship

1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT …Everything in the heavens and on earth is Yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom. Rom ans 15:1-2 NLT …We m ust not just please ourselves. We should help

• thers do what is right and build them up in the Lord.
• Can I handle God’s blessings, or will they derail me?

Proverbs 20 :21 NLT An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end.

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So when I know what to do, why don’t I always do it?

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Why don’t I always do it?

• If I don’t know God’s word, then:
• It’s impossible to follow it
• The Holy Spirit doesn’t have much to work with

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Why don’t I always do it?

• If I don’t know God’s word, then:
• It’s impossible to follow it
• The Holy Spirit doesn’t have much to work with
• If I’m not distinguishing between my thoughts, then:
• I can be easily deceived
• I can yield to the wrong “voice”

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Why don’t I always do it?

• If I don’t know God’s word, then:
• It’s impossible to follow it
• The Holy Spirit doesn’t have much to work with
• If I’m not distinguishing between my thoughts, then:
• I can be easily deceived
• I can yield to the wrong “voice”
• But what about when I know what to do?

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Ideas Beliefs

My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions:

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Ideas Beliefs

My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I believe that a comfortable life is better than a godly life…

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I believe that a comfortable life is better than a godly life…

• … so l only pursue a godly life if it

remains comfortable CONFUSION #1:

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Ideas Beliefs

My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I believe that a comfortable life is better than a godly life…

• … so I only pursue a godly life if it

remains comfortable

• When circumstances turn negative, I

stop listening to God and start listening to the other “voices” in my head CONFUSION #1:

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Ideas Beliefs

My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I believe that a comfortable life is better than a godly life…

• … so I only pursue a godly life if it

remains comfortable

• When circumstances turn negative, I

stop listening to God and start listening to the other “voices” in my head

• I take matters into my own hands and

move away from God’s preferred route, missing out on God’s best CONFUSION #1:

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I believe that a comfortable life is better than a godly life…

John 16:33 NLT …Here on earth you will have m any trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I believe that a comfortable life is better than a godly life…

John 16:33 NLT …Here on earth you will have m any trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." Psalm 34:19 NIV The righteous person m ay have m any troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that people are the source of my supply

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that people are the source of my supply

• I believe my security comes from my

job, my rolodex, my boss, my family, friends or influential people CONFUSION #2:

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Ideas Beliefs

My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that people are the source of my supply

• I believe my security comes from my

job, my rolodex, my boss, my family, friends or influential people

• I trust more in other people than I do

in God for my supply CONFUSION #2:

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that people are the source of my supply

• I believe my security comes from my

job, my rolodex, my boss, my family, friends or influential people

• I trust more in other people than I do

in God for my supply

• I succumb to peer pressure in order to

remain well regarded by the group CONFUSION #2:

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Ideas Beliefs

My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that people are the source of my supply

Psalm 118 :8 -9 NLT It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in

• people. 9 It is better to take refuge in the

LORD than to trust in princes.

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that people are the source of my supply

Psalm 118 :8 -9 NLT It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in

• people. 9 It is better to take refuge in the

LORD than to trust in princes. Philippians 4:19 NLT And this sam e God who takes care of m e will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

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Ideas Beliefs

My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that it’s critical to get a specific

• utcome that I want

CONFUSION #3:

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that it’s critical to get a specific

• utcome that I want
• I get so fixated on one outcome that I

sacrifice God’s best in order to get it CONFUSION #3:

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that it’s critical to get a specific

• utcome that I want
• I get so fixated on one outcome that I

sacrifice God’s best in order to get it

• I stubbornly refuse God’s guidance

and won’t make adjustments CONFUSION #3:

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Ideas Beliefs

My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that it’s critical to get a specific

• utcome that I want
• I get so fixated on one outcome that I

sacrifice God’s best in order to get it

• I stubbornly refuse God’s guidance

and won’t make adjustments

• I limit God’s help because I won’t go

where He’s leading me CONFUSION #3:

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that it’s critical to get a specific

• utcome that I want

Proverbs 19:3 NLT People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the LORD.

CONFUSION #3:

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My reluctance comes from 3 deep-rooted confusions: I think that it’s critical to get a specific

• utcome that I want

Proverbs 19:3 NLT People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the LORD. Proverbs 1:30 -31 NLT They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them. Therefore, they m ust eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schem es.

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David was very sensitive to God’s voice

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2 Sam uel 2:1 NLT After this, David asked the LORD, "Should I m ove back to one of the towns of Judah?" "Yes," the LORD replied.

David was very sensitive to God’s voice

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2 Sam uel 2:1 NLT After this, David asked the LORD, "Should I m ove back to one of the towns of Judah?" "Yes," the LORD replied. Then David asked, "Which town should I go to?" "To Hebron," the LORD answered.

David was very sensitive to God’s voice

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Did David know and love God’s Word? How did David become so sensitive to God’s voice?

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Did David know and love God’s Word? - YES

Psalm 40 :8 NLT I take joy in doing Your will, my God, for Your instructions are written on m y heart."

How did David become so sensitive to God’s voice?

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Did David know and love God’s Word? - YES

Psalm 40 :8 NLT I take joy in doing Your will, my God, for Your instructions are written on m y heart." Psalm 19:9-10 NLT The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair. 10 They are m ore desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the com b.

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Did David manage his thoughts? How did David become so sensitive to God’s voice?

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Did David manage his thoughts? - YES

Psalm 26:2 NIV Test me, LORD, and try me, exam ine m y heart and m y m ind;

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Did David manage his thoughts? - YES

Psalm 26:2 NIV Test me, LORD, and try me, exam ine m y heart and m y m ind; Psalm 51:10 NIV Create in m e a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

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Did David manage his thoughts? - YES

Psalm 26:2 NIV Test me, LORD, and try me, exam ine m y heart and m y m ind; Psalm 51:10 NIV Create in m e a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 17:3 NLT You have tested m y thoughts and exam ined m y heart in the night. You have scrutinized me and found nothing

• wrong. I am determ ined not to sin in what I say.

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Did David trust that God would help him? How did David become so sensitive to God’s voice?

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Did David trust that God would help him? - YES

Psalm 37:3-5 NLT Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.

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Did David trust that God would help him? - YES

Psalm 37:3-5 NLT Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.

4 Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart's

desires.

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Did David trust that God would help him? - YES

Psalm 37:3-5 NLT Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.

4 Take delight in the LORD, and He will give you your heart's

desires.

5 Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust Him , and He will

help you.

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Did David have a willing heart? How did David become so sensitive to God’s voice?

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Did David have a willing heart? - YES

Psalm 17:5 NLT My steps have stayed on Your path; I have not wavered from following You.

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Did David have a willing heart? - YES

Psalm 17:5 NLT My steps have stayed on Your path; I have not wavered from following You. Act 13:22 NLT But God removed Saul and replaced him with David, a man about whom God said, 'I have found David son of Jesse, a m an after My own heart. He will do everything I want him to do.'

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1) Which aspect of your spiritual training is your biggest development need right now? a) You need to learn God’s word b)You need to distinguish between your godly and ungodly thoughts c) You need to embrace God’s ways even when it’s difficult

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2) When you know what God’s instruction is, but you still don’t do it, is it usually because: a) You stop listening because it’s uncomfortable? b)You view your job (and other people) as your source of supply? c) You want a particular outcome to happen and feel it’s too important to entrust with God?

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