Bearing too much weight can hinder you and cause unnecessary stress. Pastor Tyus points us to God for help in laying aside sin & the weight of the world that hinders progressive movement.

“We can’t be sinless, but we can be free from the weight of the world.”

5:40 - Hebrew 12:1-2 ESV. Lay aside things that can hinder you from walking & growing with God.

10:45 - “The joy of what’s to come is greater than what you’re going through right now.” There is a purpose for your pain!

11:50 - “When life gets rough, it’s not about what happens to us, but what happens in us. Don’t let external circumstances cause negative internal responses.” Work on controlling your outcome by responding with God’s word in “unfavorable” situations.

18:09 - James 1:2-4 ESV. Testing of your faith produces steadfastness (ability to keep moving forward) in your life. Rejoice in your trials because it’s nothing but preparation to be able to sustain and lack anything after receiving God’s promises.

23:49 - “Your spirit is willing, but your flesh is weak. You are competing with the inner you. Don’t give in to your flesh because you're tired.” Ask God for rest when needed! Matthew 11:28 24:40 - Galatians 6:9-10 ESV.

Turnaround Takeaways:
- Strive to be exceptional men and women of God.
⁃ Ask god for help to overcome sin in your life through prayer & application of his word.
⁃ Being weightless allows you to see God no matter what situation you face.

Major Keys
1. Don’t let your attitude weigh you down.
2. A Christian lifestyle requires competitive stamina.

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Pastor Thomas continues in Part 3 of The Haves series by demonstrating biblical & tangible examples of how we must relinquish control to walk wholeheartedly and successfully with God. It's not too late for your life's plans and God's to collide.

4:15 - Proverbs 16:9 states, A mans heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Are you surrendering all areas of your life to God?

25:12 - Study God's word so that your subconscious can be filled with it, which affects your actions positively. Don't let your subconscious be seared by walking in man's way or fear!
1 Timothy 4:2

Thoughtful Takeaways:
1. Study how the lamp, oil, bride groom represents your life.
2. Let go & let God.
3. Ask God for strength to walk in the plans he's laid out for you. Be specific in asking God for what you need to execute his will instead of complaining.
4. Success is found in the ability to see God in every situation of our life.
5. Include God in the plans, and don't be discouraged. Let patience have its perfect work. James 1:2-4

Indicators that show you're Out Of Control:
1. Stressing.
2. Doing things your way.
3. Making hasty decisions.
4. Not fully trusting God.

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Having the right attitude will determine the outlook and success experienced in your life. Pastor Tyus discusses the importance of renewing your mind, suffering for Christ's sake, & what to expect from following God wholeheartedly.

2:53 - “Your attitude determines who you’re going to be, not what you want to be."

6:45 Romans 12:2. Be transformed by the renewal of your mind. We must train our minds to see the world how God does.

7:40 Matthew 5:8-11 CEB 17:40 - Matthew 5:10-12. Harassment is an honor and indicates that you’re standing with Jesus Christ. Blessings are equivalent to those who exemplify righteousness. Stand in patience with God until he sees you through.

21:50 - “When you chase righteousness, you will suffer.”

Takeaways

1. Pursue Pureness - Serve God only! Don’t serve any other Gods, woman, man, or money.
2. Set the temperature - Set the tone by bringing light into each environment you walk in. 

Guest presenter Dr. Cheryl Wood shares an empowering message about walking in alignment with God despite any circumstances or trials you face. 

No more playing it safe. There are divine appointments with your name on them. 

24:05 - 1 Peter 4:10. God has uniquely placed a gift inside you that can’t be duplicated. There is power in saying yes to God that opens doors in your life. Your gift could also have the answer for others to walk with God wholeheartedly. 

28:22 - “Don’t excuse yourself out of your divine calling.” Speak positively to yourself every day. There is power or death in the words that we speak! Proverbs 18:21

40:45 - “God can elevate anything when he’s in the midst of it.”

43:27 - “God will provide enough grace to walk through what he’s called you to.” Recite God’s promises in times of need. 

1:06:03 - “Honor god with the gift that he has given you.”  

Takeaways 

• Responsibility comes with saying yes. Remain confident when asking God to use you!
• The divine assignment has nothing to do with the people next to you.
• Show up, believe and let God worry about the logistics of how something will occur. 
• Without knowing how much time we have on the earth, we must spend our time creating legacies for people coming after us to follow.

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Having the right attitude is the standard that God requires to live out his best in you. No matter what the situation, speak positively.

6:15 - “To be who God called you to be, you need a certain attitude.”

6:37 - Matthew 5:3-7 13:48 - “Being full is the enemy to being great.” Never become complacent along your journey with God. Consistently believing in him for something keeps you hungry and humble.

3 Takeaway Principles
⁃ Remain hungry for righteousness. Remove any pride and admit that help is needed.
⁃ “You’ll be made glad when you grieve.” Grieving is a form of submission that allows room for God to operate in.
⁃ Continuously being hungry allows room for continuous feeding from God.
⁃ Show mercy, and mercy will be shown unto you. Show leadership by exemplifying that behavior towards others.

Questions:
1. What are you hungry for?

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Pastor Thomas continues to speak on empowerment from God, focusing on helping people who want to obtain oil for themselves and the many promises the Lord has to offer.

“You’re missing out on blessings because you hear the word without applying it.”

“Don’t miss out on pouring into the wise by giving all your oil to the foolish.”

7:25 - Psalm 25:8-9. 8:30 - “Every choice we make, we reap what we’ve sown, good or bad.”

Galatians 6:7-8 23:25 - “Don’t give out your oil to people who don’t prepare.” Giving out your oil to people who won’t value it can diminish your oil (faith, belief, and stance with God).

Takeaways
⁃ Listen carefully to God’s instruction.
⁃ Help is Godly When it produces empowerment.
⁃ Help is not Godly when you enable someone to achieve or persist in self-destructive behavior.
⁃ What are the people who follow you doing? Are they walking closer to God or further away?

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At a young age, we can involuntarily be placed in situations we don’t have control over that shape our thoughts & perspectives. But as we become older and more informed, we should be more responsible for our actions.

“God will use your pain to prosper you if you allow him.”

5:25 - Job 2:7-10. “Job knew his job, which kept him in obedience during trials in his life.” You’ll respond the right way to situations when you are aligned with God’s will. We must show our faith with actions, for it’s impossible to please him without it. Hebrews 11:6

7:45 - “God will bless you with grace to endure. He is preparing to use you for His glory!” Look for the lessons while God prunes you! Allow patience to have its perfect work that you may lack nothing when receiving his promise. James 1:3-4

8:47 - 1 Samuel 17:24. Don’t be scared of the Goliath in your life. There is great strength and power when we speak and believe God's word over our situation.

19:45 - “Find someone doing what you’re doing, learn from them, then soar.”

Questions
⁃ How are you responding to what happens to you? Do you stand on God’s principle or your own emotions?
⁃ Are you the common denominator in problems that you repeatedly face? Can you self-assess to determine if you’re the problem?

Truthful Takeaways
⁃ Focus on Christ's solutions rather than your circumstance. Cast down any thoughts that oppose God’s will. 2 Corinthians 10:5
⁃ When you reach a different environment, take advantage of it! Don’t allow previous or current circumstances to stagnate your mind.

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Ever been asked to help a friend in need and didnt know what to do? In this episode Dr. Thomas, once and for all outlines God's expectations and, our role as it relates to helping others. 

4:01 - Matthew 25:8. There are things we've asked of God that we'll never see because we procrastinated and have wasted the gift He has given us. God never gave you that authority, and you don't have permission to waste it.  

5:52 - "Foolish people realize the wise have oil to spare." Pay attention to wise people's actions. Fools come to the wise when they're about to run out of oil. Guard and protect what you've worked to obtain while being led by the Holy Spirit to give unto people who need it. 

12:16 - "God did make you the overseer of his promises." We have a choice to obtain oil for ourselves, and there's a way that God has provided for us to do so. Be strong and take intentional actions moving forward.

14:53 - You're not a provider and can't save the whole world! That's God's responsibility, and it's most effective to help those that want to be helped. 

18:41 - "A supplier is a substitute or temporary fix, and a provider is a producer."

18:50 - Deuteronomy 2:7 & 1 Samuel 2:8 displays God's ability to bless you even in the wilderness and raise you out of poor situations. 

23:50 - Psalms 147:8 & Matthew 6:26 demonstrate God's power to provide for all of our needs. 

Question
1. Did God give you the authority to give your oil away in certain situations? Seek him in all your ways, and he'll direct your paths. 

Turnaround Takeaways
⁃ Go to the provider of the oil you're looking to obtain. 
⁃ Avoid being burnt or stressed out helping others who have no desire to help themselves. 
⁃ Don't dim your light by feeling guilty about operating in what God provided for you. 
⁃ Encourage others to seek the ultimate source of oil.
⁃ Operate out of his mercy and grace that's given to us undeservingly. 
⁃ Evaluate the "self-help" efforts of people you are considering helping. Are they doing all they can, or are they holding out and not giving their all? That can be an indicator of whether you should get involved or not.

Attitude and perspectives can be the catalyst for good behaviors and performances. It can also be used for the opposite as well. Pastor Tyus speaks to us today about fixing your mind on Christ and what’s ahead rather than being paralyzed by the past.

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Letting your light shine should be driven by God's word, his goodness, and what he’s brought you through along the journey. Pastor Tyus explains how hearing, receiving, an applying the word of God allows your light to shine amongst the world for people who need it most.

17:00 - “Stop letting external influences dictate your actions!” God’s servants have the responsibility to speak his word into the world. Our obedience can either plant or water a seed in someone’s life. God can make the growth happen. 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

19:29 - 2 Corinthians 4:6. Let your light shine out of darkness! God will provide you grace to carry out his assignment until completion. Continue spending intentional time with him consistently to build your faith.

21:25 - “You can’t control the event, but you can always control the outcome.” Things that unexpectedly happen in your life provide opportunities to improve character, endurance & perspectives. Let those circumstances draw you closer to God for help overcoming those situations.

25:45 - “Don’t miss your opportunity to reflect.” We are a reflection of God’s word to the world. People should be able to see works of God from our life.

35:50 - “Without connection, there’s no true change.” Connect with God wholeheartedly to receive what he has for you.

Turnaround Takeaways
- Separate yourselves in action & not in location.
- Allow God’s word to spark confidence in your life to shine bright!

Questions
1. Are you engaging in activity that’s not producing what God’s word is intended to be?
2. What’s causing you to dim your light around others? Ask God for strength to let your light shine to the fullest capability!