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HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR REGRETS

HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR REGRETS

Crazy Happy - Part 9 of 9

May 30, 2021 | Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad


Your life is too IMPORTANT  

To leave your actions to RANDOMNESS


11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.    -Matthew 5:11-12

22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! -Galatians 5:22-23


Getting Rid of Regret...


1. Understand how BAD DECISIONS happen

Anatomy of a Bad Decision:



But each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. -James 1:14 (NIV)

2. Commit to a BIGGER STORY

20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. 21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.    -2 Timothy 2:20-21 (NLT)


3. Practice the power of TRANSITIONS

Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit. -Ephesians 5:18 (NLT)


Take the Self-Control Challenge

Text “SELF” to 503-905-9067


My Next Steps Today Is: 

  • Today I’m saying YES to Jesus

  • Add me to Pastor Gabe’s Prayer List for this week

  • I’ll complete the Spiritual Inventory Worksheet

  • Sign me up for the Next Steps Workshop on 6/13 (2:30pm)


For Reflection & Discussion:

  • When you think about the “little dogs yapping at your feet,” which distractions, interruptions or setbacks affect you most?

  • What’s your secret dream? What do you know, deep down in your gut, that God wants you to do with your life?

  • What will your schedule look like tomorrow? Will you commit to scheduling transitions so you can reduce your regrets?


For Resources to Grow in Your Faith:

Text JESUS to 503-905-9067


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