3-2-1 Sunday: Taking Action
3-2-1 Sunday: Taking Action
& watching God provide
written by Lena Jennings | read on 321sunday.com
Happy 3-2-1 Sunday,
Here are 3 sermon notes, 2 quotes, & 1 question to consider this week.
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3 Sermon Notes
I.
God provides for those who take action. If you use what He gives you, He'll give you more. When you share your knowledge, you'll receive even more knowledge. The same principle applies to developing your gifts - the more you use them, the more they will grow. The more you give, the more you receive. But if you receive a message from God and don't share it, He won't give you more.
So, if you have a song, sing it! If you have a story, write it! Share your gifts and use your talents, because when you start using them, God will help them flourish.
This reminds me of the story of the five loaves and two fish. Their limited quantity was only evident while they remained unused. When Jesus began to distribute them, they miraculously multiplied. God always provides seed to the sower.
Source: The Conception of Faith
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II.
Sometimes the most powerful prayer you can pray is, "God, help me be fully present in this moment. I don't want to miss the opportunities, the lessons, or the person I'm meant to be right now."
Help me be present not just in my mind, but also in my body and spirit. Help me be present in my relationships so I don't miss what You're doing in them. When I'm working or creating, help me be fully engaged so I don't miss the beauty or inspiration You're offering.
I don't want to live on autopilot. I want to be present in every moment.
You've promised to take care of the future, God, so help me stay focused on the present. Make me fully present in every way to the demands and opportunities of this moment.
Source: Lock In
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III.
God cannot fix or heal what you refuse to release.
God says, 'Your hands are in the way of mine, and I know you've been holding on for too long.' When you surrender your burdens to God, a transformation occurs. Where you once felt anxious, you now have the opportunity to experience peace and protection for your heart and mind. In prayer, seek to release anything that unnecessarily occupies your thoughts and emotions, asking God to replace them with peace.
Source: Weapons of Mass Deception
2 Quotes
I.
"God has always been in love with you.
God continually seeks a deep and personal connection with humanity, longing to be close to us and share an intimate relationship." - Lisa Harper
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II.
"What you're thinking determines how you live; what you think in determines how you feel; and what you're thinking determines how you roll. You are no better than your next thought.
You're one thought away from the greatest breakthrough you ever had in your life; you're one thought away from the greatest discovery you could ever have in your life; you're one thought away from your next; you're one thought away from a cure from cancer; you're one thought away from finding your divine purpose and living your life out with destiny, peace, and joy. Just one thought away, and when you can't change the weather, you got to change your clothes." - Holly Furtick
1 Question
How are you trusting God in this next season of your life?
Don't wait until you have it all together to invite Him in.
Until next week,
