40 days notes

personal fullfilment is biggest when we're involved in something bigger than ourselves, something for the good of others



embrace the thorns, battling Satan

what if we ran despite our thorns n sin and let god straighten us out

1 cor 2:9

god, have your way
then do it

embrace uncertanties

if your showing god to the world, you're on the right track

short seasons..ok to pull back n know gods will

know scripture, yourself, n needs around you

respond to need you see

1]time for everything, 2]comfortable, 3] thirsty, 4] run free

ask others for memories--reflection

hell is building heaven..god sees our sufferings

life=on purpose for a purpose

darkest moments intended for good

what has god given you here to show his glory?  natural abilities/gifts to show his supernatural powers

when do you feel gods pleasure

messiest places in our lives becomes most fertile soil

suffering..absorb it n let it change us or let it crush us

we live differently when we are crushed

romans 5:2-4

dont question gods love

genesis 50:20

we hurt for heaven...life is short, earth is not our home, suffering is a privilege

2cor 1:3-4

place in time...wherever you are, be all there,

colossians 3:12-15

you have a race no one else can run

you exist for specific purposes n no one can live them like you

war you feel..distractions

shrink back..why..physical, emotionally, relationally, spiritually

we must kill fear/uncertainty  b/c its from the devil

live beautifully, slowly, securely

b/c of grace we have nothing to prove

offer yourself as a living sacrifice, dedicated to a service n pleasing to him
romans 12;1

every calling has a cost

craving light..world