SMALL BATTLES, BIG WINS
SLAYING YOUR DRAGONS
Dragons & Dandelions - Part 2 | April 7, 2024
Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad
The 4 Battles of Life:
Battle Wisdom from Solomon
23 Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. 24 Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. 25 Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. 26 Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. 27 Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil.
-Proverbs 4:23-27
The Dandelion Principle:
What GOES in your heart GROWS in your heart
4 Practices for a Healthy Heart
1. DECISION
But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord. -Joshua 24:15 (NLT)
2. DIRECTION
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” -Psalm 32:8 (NLT)
3. DISCRETION
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion. -Proverbs 3:21 (NIV)
4. DISCIPLINE
A person without self-control is like a house with its doors and windows knocked out. -Proverbs 25:28 (MSG)
For Discussion at Home or Group:
When you think about the 4 great areas of life (Time, Money, Relationships, Purpose), which one is your most persistent battle currently connected to?
What percentage of this area would you say is surrendered to Jesus?
What good things could happen in your life if it were 100%?
What steps could you take this week to give Him more control of this particular area?
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