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“Five Notorious Spiritual Suspects”. Part 3 - Loneliness. John 8:29. John 8:29. “The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.”. NIV84. Spiritual Enemy Number One:. Satan. “Five Notorious Spiritual Suspects”. Part 1 - Doubt
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“Five Notorious Spiritual Suspects” Part 3 - Loneliness John 8:29
John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” NIV84
Spiritual Enemy Number One: Satan
“Five Notorious Spiritual Suspects” Part 1 - Doubt Part 2 – Confusion Part 3 - Loneliness
“Charles Salvatore Luciano” “Lucky” Luciano (November 24, 1897 – January 26, 1962)
The Pillar of Fire (A Reminder of God’s) • Presence • Protection • Guidance
John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” KJV
We Often Create Our Own Loneliness… By failing to love others.
We Often Create Our Own Loneliness… By failing to care for the needs of those around us.
We Often Create Our Own Loneliness… By failing to pour ourselves into the work God gives us to do.
Hebrews 13:5b “…God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” NIV84
John 8:29 “The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him.” NIV84
Loneliness’s Partners Insecurity Depression
Loneliness… Is fueled by feelings of self-doubt and insignificance..
Loneliness Begins to Loose Its Grip When… • We find fullness in our lives.
Colossians 2:9-10 “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been givenfullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. NIV84
Loneliness Begins to Loose Its Grip When… • We find fullness in our lives. • We understand our purpose.
Philippians 2:13 “for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. NIV84
Loneliness Begins to Loose Its Grip When… • We find fullness in our lives. • We understand our purpose. • We understand we are preciousin God’s sight.
1 Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. . NIV84
Psalm 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” NIV84
Matthew 28:20b “…I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” NIV84