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Re-evaluate life and discover the importance of seeking the Lord, as His thoughts and ways are higher than ours. Transform your mind and live according to God's will.
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The purpose of all that exists is to glorify God. I was made for God’s pleasure. What difference does that make?
What’s most important? Maybe it’s time to re-evaluate life in light of God’s truth…
Isaiah 55: 6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.7Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.8"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. 9"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55: 6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. 7Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.8"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. 9"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55: 6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. 7Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.8"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. 9"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55: 6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. 7Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. 8"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the LORD.9"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah 55: 6Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. 7Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.8"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. 9"As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.”
Romans 12: 2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12: 2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will.
thinking “… My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways…“ …be transformed by the renewing of your mind… God’s ___________ and ____________ to life are way ___________ than mine. I need God to ________ the way I think and approach life. approach different renew
Digging Deeper! 1. I need to be taught by God how to think. What does having my mind renewed by God look like?
Deuteronomy 10:14To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.
Deuteronomy 10:14To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Psalm 24:1The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it…
Deuteronomy 10:14To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Psalm 24:1The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it… 1st Corinthians 10:26"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it."
Deuteronomy 10:14To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Psalm 24:1The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it… 1st Corinthians 10:26"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." Psalm 50:10Every animal of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. 11I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine. 12If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it.
Deuteronomy 10:14To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Psalm 24:1The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it… 1st Corinthians 10:26"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." Psalm 50: 10Every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.11I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. 12If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is mine, and all that is in it.
Deuteronomy 10:14To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Psalm 24:1The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it… 1st Corinthians 10:26"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it." Psalm 50: 10Every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.11I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine.12If I were hungry I would not tell you, for the world is Mine, and all that is in it.
To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it… … the world is Mine, and all that is in it. God owns _____________. That includes everything I think of as ________. It also includes ______. everything mine me
Digging Deeper! 2. The Lord owns everything. What are the implications of that?
1st Chronicles 29: 11Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all.12Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
1st Chronicles 29: 11Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all.12Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
1st Chronicles 29: 11Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours.Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all. 12Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
1st Chronicles 29: 11Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours.Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all.12Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
1st Chronicles 29: 11Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours.Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all.12Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.
1st Chronicles 29: 11Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is Yours.Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; You are exalted as head over all.12Wealth and honor come from You; You are the ruler of all things. In Your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Psalm 135:6The LORD does whatever pleases Him, in the heavens and on the earth, in the seas and all their depths.
controls You are exalted as head over all… You are the ruler of all things… The LORD does whatever pleases Him… God ____________ everything and accomplishes ________.
Romans 8: 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.
Romans 8: 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Genesis 45: 8"So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.”
Romans 8: 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Genesis 45: 8"So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.”
Romans 8: 28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Genesis 45: 8"So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.” Genesis 50:20”You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”
controls good … in all things God works for the good of those who love Him… …God intended it for good… God ____________ everything and accomplishes _________.
Hebrews 4: 13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4: 13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4: 13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Psalm 139:1O LORD, You have searched me and You know me.2You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar. 3You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways.
Hebrews 4: 13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Psalm 139:1O LORD, You have searched me and You know me.2You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar.3You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways.
Hebrews 4: 13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight.Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Psalm 139:1O LORD, You have searched me and You know me. 2You know when I sit and when I rise; You perceive my thoughts from afar.3You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways.
…Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight… Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him... …O LORD, You have searched me and You know me…You are familiar with all my ways… God _________ everything about what I _________ and _____. knows think do
Romans 12: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -this is your spiritual (reasonable) act of worship.
Romans 12: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -this is your spiritual (reasonable) act of worship.
Philippians 2:5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus,6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,7but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!
response …offer your bodies as living sacrifices… Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus… (He) made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant… My proper ____________ to God is to live as His ___________, the ____________ of that which He ________. servant caretaker owns
Psalm 34:9Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.10The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.