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Spiritual Resume. Gen.2:18-25; Gen. 3:1. What have you presented?. Pastor Ash Jan. 11, 2009. Church of Freedom Ministries. Definition of Resume. Resume – a brief account of one’s professional or work experience and qualifications.
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Spiritual Resume Gen.2:18-25; Gen. 3:1 What have you presented? Pastor Ash Jan. 11, 2009 Church of Freedom Ministries
Definition of Resume • Resume – a brief account of one’s professional or work experience and qualifications. • Resume – To begin or take up again after interruption.
Why Satan? • Gen. 3: 1, 14 • John 10:10 • To get you to use other means, than what the Lord has approved.
What are some biblical qualificationsfor husband (man). • Gen. 3: 17-19; 2: 24 • 1 Tim. 5:8 • Rom. 1: 27(must desire a women)
What are some biblical qualifications for a woman (help meet) • Gen. 3:16 • 1 Tim. 5:14 • 1 Tim. 3:11 • Rom. 1: 26(must desire a man)
Your assets, pick one • What is your greatest asset that you have to offer your future spouse? • Assets will often determine (spiritually or carnally) how you will win your spouse! • Remember you will constantly change, use what is constant (Spirit)
From the beginningGen. 2: 22-24 • Made – to build, “built He a woman” • God paid special attention to the creation of the woman • 1St marriage called “Marriage Covenant” or “Covenant of God” Prov. 2:17 • God is the Author of this sacred institution; this is the model
God’s favor • Prov. 18:22 • A good wife is a gift from God. It is not blind chance that brings such a blessed union. • She is one of many of the highest expressions of the Lord’s favor
Who’s leading who! • Ps. 37:23 • Steps - companionship, goings • Ordered - appointed, prepared, fix • Prov. 16:9 • Deviseth - to fabricate, think, invent • Directeth – prepares, make provision • Rom. 13:14 • Provision- forethought, supply
Our presentation • Rom. 12: 1,2 • Present - to exhibit, provide • Conformed – conform to the same pattern, as the world, fashion self according to, the world’s way • Acceptable – well-pleasing
Are you prepared for this“Divine order?” • 1 Cor. 11: 3 • What’s your desire for a spouse? Will it impose on others (Ps. 37:4) • Remember everyone has a desire, for their potential spouses • Is your “desire” realistic • “Head” doesn’t mean “headache”
Cover Letter“Outward Appearance” • A cover letter is used to accompany any resume (you) • It’s purpose is to summarize briefly what you can offer • A cover letter can actually cause a person to notice you • 2 Cor. 5:20 ambassadors-act as a representative
Cover Letter“Outward Appearance” • 1 Sam. 16:7; Ish. 55:8 • Thoughts- imaginations, intentions, purpose, plan, means • You are read within the first 10-15 seconds of introduction • We look on the outward appearance for relationship first (important)
My Personal Resume • Carnal or Natural Spirit • Rom. 8:12,13 Rom. 8:14 • 1Peter 3:1-4 1 Peter 3:1-4 • Rom. 6:13 Rom. 5:4 • Ps. 62: 5
Past Experiences:“Educated through Experiences” • Rom. 8: 28 • Phil.1: 6 • Should you be transparent in a relationship? • When should you be transparent • Remember we are not perfect • You are a “new creature”
Another definition for resume • Resume - To begin or take up again, after interruptions • No matter the letdowns of life, keep going, keep believing • Your presentation does matter • Your spouse is being processed, just like you • BE PATIENT!!!!!