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SECRET TO STRENGTH

StevenJBarker

SECRET TO STRENGTH

Finding Freedom - Part 3 | February 19, 2023

Steve Barker | @stevenjbarker

Week 1: I ADMIT that I’m powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable.

Week 2: Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me change. 

Week 3: Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control.

God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.

-Matthew 5:5

HUMILITY IS: STRENGTH UNDER CONTROL

Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone.He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. 1 Peter 2:21-23

WHY DO WE HAVE STRENGTH? 

1. Because of who GOD IS

They will go to war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will defeat them because he is Lord of all lords and King of all kings. And his called and chosen and faithful ones will be with him.  - Revelation 17:14

2. Because of who YOU ARE

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has become a child of God.  - 1 John 5:1a  

HOW DO WE CHOOSE? 

  1. CONSCIOUSLY Choose

  2. To COMMIT

  3. All My LIFE and WILL

  4. To Christ’s CARE and CONTROL

My [Jesus] purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.    -John 10:10b

Bottom Line: Commit to Jesus, find STRENGTH.

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