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The direction of my life is ordered by God!. This is a visual aid for bringing increased order and focus into my life. . This represents me. “Click” to continue. The first direction I must move in… is God ward. GOD. . “Click” to continue.
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The direction of my life is ordered by God! This is a visual aid for bringing increased order and focus into my life. This represents me “Click” to continue
The first direction I must move in… is God ward. GOD “Click” to continue
Psalm 37:23 tells us that “the steps of a good man are ordered of the Lord”. I have to find His order and implement it in my life! Chiefly, I must acknowledge Him in all my ways so that He can direct my paths…(Proverbs 3:6) “Click” to continue
Let’s look at Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. First, we see the Holy Spirit gives me power! Then I’m to reflect God in various places. “Click” to continue
So, I receive, and then reflect… Also, we see four locations mentioned in an order: 1. Jerusalem 2. Judea 3. Samaria 4. Uttermost
Now we’ll relate these geographical locations to the groups of people in our lives… 1.Jerusalem = my home, or Family 2. Judea = the Saints 3. Samaria = my Community 4. Uttermost = my World “Click” to continue
Recap.. Receive Reflect 2nd My Family GOD 3rd The Saints 1st 4th Community 5th My World “Click” to continue
Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • Prayer – daily communication with God • (Matt. 5:44, Mark 11:24, Luke 9:18, Jude 20) “Click” to continue
Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • Prayer – daily communication with God • (Matt. 5:44, Mark 11:24, Luke 9:18, Jude 20) 2. Reading His Word – daily bible time (Matt. 22:29, Luke 24:27, John 5:39) “Click” to continue
Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • Prayer – daily communication with God • (Matt. 5:44, Mark 11:24, Luke 9:18, Jude 20) 2. Reading His Word – daily bible time (Matt. 22:29, Luke 24:27, John 5:39) • 3. Action – daily, conscious obedience to God • (II Pet. 1:5-11, Acts 5:29, II Thess. 1:8, Heb. 5:9) “Click” to continue
Ministry to Family (Jerusalem) • Family is a God concept – Ephesians 3: 14, 15 “Click” to continue
Ministry to Family (Jerusalem) • Family is a God concept – Ephesians 3: 14, 15 2. Family is my responsibility – I Tim. 5: 8 “Click” to continue
Ministry to Family (Jerusalem) • Family is a God concept – Ephesians 3: 14, 15 2. Family is my responsibility – I Tim. 5: 8 3. Family reflects me – Luke 6: 44 “Click” to continue
Ministry to Family (Jerusalem) • Family is a God concept – Ephesians 3: 14, 15 2. Family is my responsibility – I Tim. 5: 8 3. Family reflects me – Luke 6: 44 4. Family shows my handling of authority – I Timothy 3: 4 “Click” to continue
Interfacing with the Saints (Judea) • Saints are important – Philippians 2: 3,4 “Click” to continue
Interfacing with the Saints (Judea) • Saints are important – Philippians 2: 3,4 2. Do good to Saints – Galatians 6: 10 “Click” to continue
Interfacing with the Saints (Judea) • Saints are important – Philippians 2: 3,4 2. Do good to Saints – Galatians 6: 10 3. Saints hold the pieces of your life! – Romans 12: 3-5 “Click” to continue
Interfacing with the Community (Samaria) • Good, honest, peaceable – Romans 12: 17,18 “Click” to continue
Interfacing with the Community (Samaria) • Good, honest, peaceable – Romans 12: 17,18 2. Show moderation – Philippians 4: 5 “Click” to continue
Interfacing with the Community (Samaria) • Good, honest, peaceable – Romans 12: 17,18 2. Show moderation – Philippians 4: 5 3. Increase in love toward all – I Thess. 3: 12 “Click” to continue
Interfacing with the Community (Samaria) • Good, honest, peaceable – Romans 12: 17,18 2. Show moderation – Philippians 4: 5 3. Increase in love toward all – I Thess. 3: 12 4. Patient/Good for evil – I Thess. 5: 14,15 “Click” to continue
Affecting my World (Uttermost) • Look with God at the whole world – Job 28:24 “Click” to continue
Affecting my World (Uttermost) • Look with God at the whole world – Job 28:24 2. Tell of His goodness– Isa. 12: 5-6, 48: 20 “Click” to continue
Affecting my World (Uttermost) • Look with God at the whole world – Job 28:24 2. Tell of His goodness– Isa. 12: 5-6, 48: 20 3. Traps are set for all – Luke 21: 35 “Click” to continue
Affecting my World (Uttermost) • Look with God at the whole world – Job 28:24 2. Tell of His goodness– Isa. 12: 5-6, 48: 20 3. Traps are set for all – Luke 21: 35 4. Salvation to the world – Acts 2: 39, 13: 47 “Click” to continue
First things first! The order is established by God, therefore I don’t need to waste time deciding what things to work on first. Wisdom would say to start at the beginning, “first Jerusalem…” “Click” to continue
Practicalities Devotionals, prayer times, studying, obedience, etc. GOD “Click” to continue
My Family Communication Love Prayer Care Training Discipline Encouragement Education “Click” to continue
The Saints Love Help Encourage Admonish Teach Be an example “Click” to continue
Community Radio ministry Advisory Councils Coach Sports Mentor Nursing Homes Community Services “Click” to continue
My World Publish edifying Songs, Books, Tapes World WideWebsite Television… Missionary Work “Click” to continue
Remember... This is only a beginning point. I must continue to increase…to abound…to multiply…to…… “Click” to continue
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. Psalm 50: 23 “Click” to continue
Exercise 1 Where and how does business fit into this order of priorities? At first, I thought business would fit into family… Then I quickly realized that instead of trying to fit it in, the more appropriate thing to do is apply the template over business. I must devote all the work I do unto God first, then bless my family, etc., etc… “Click” to continue
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1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, • Matthew 5:44 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. • Mark 11:24 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” • Luke 9:18 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, • Jude 20 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God. • Matthew 22:29 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself. • Luke 24:27 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. • John 5:39 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, • 2 Peter 1:5 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men. • Acts 5:29 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. • 2 Thessalonians 1:8 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
1. Disciplines that lead to strengthened relationship with God: • And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, • Hebrews 5:9 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
2. Ministry to Family • For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, • Ephesians 3:14-15 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
2. Ministry to Family • But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. • 1 Timothy 5:8 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
2. Ministry to Family • For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. • Luke 6:44 (NKJV) “Click” to continue
2. Ministry to Family • one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence • 1 Timothy 3:4 (NKJV) “Click” to continue