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Filling the Emptiness Inside

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FILLING THE EMPTINESS INSIDE

Spiritual Growth for Ordinary People - Part 2 of 4 | Feb 7, 2021

Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad

“People make devastating decisions 

when they feel empty inside.”

Jesus replied, “Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life.”    

- John‬ ‭4:13-14‬ 

WORSHIP: Responding openly to a restored relationship with our Creator

1. Let God LOVE YOU

For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. - ‭Zephaniah‬ ‭3:17‬ 


For it was I, the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things. - Psalms‬ ‭81:10‬


2. Learn to LOVE HIM

But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way.   

-‭‭ John‬ ‭4:23‬ 


And you must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.

-‭‭ Mark‬ ‭12:30‬

Ways to Love God: 

  • Constant Conversation (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

  • Continual Meditation (Psalm 19:14)

  • Quick Confession (1 John 1:9)

The woman left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone, “Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?” So the people came streaming from the village to see him.    -‭‭John‬ ‭4:28-30‬ 

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