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THE MOTIVATION YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR

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THE MOTIVATION YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR

The Me I Want to Be - Part 5 | November 5, 2023

Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad

Ephesians Chapter 5

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, 

because you are His dear children.    

-Ephesians 5:1


THE FIVE TRANSFORMATIONS:

  • You have been…CALLED (Eph. 4:1)

  • You have been…GIFTED (Eph. 4:7)

  • You have been…RENEWED (Eph. 4:24)

  • You have been…IDENTIFIED (Eph. 4:30)

  • You have been…FORGIVEN (Eph. 4:32)



FOUR MARKS OF NEW LIFE:


1. LOVE 


Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

-Ephesians 5:2


2. LIGHT 


For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!    -Ephesians 5:8


3. WISDOM 

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise.    -Ephesians 5:15



4. SUBMISSION 


And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.    

-Ephesians 5:21

MIDWEEK MOTIVATION: For Reflection & Discussion

1. Read slowly through Ephesians Chapter 5, taking note of what God shows you.

2. When you think about “The Five Transformations,” which of them stirs up the most gratitude in you? Pause for a minute to thank God for what He has done for you.

3. Of the Four Marks of New Life, which one have you seen the most progress in? Which one are you asking God for help with today?

4. What change would be helpful in your closest relationships? Ask God to give you the strength to do your part, and the faith to trust Him for His part.

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