5) Knowing that God is the author of your story
(Providence of God) how can you find rest in His loving & wise control even when life doesn't make sense (Rom8:28; Gen50:20; Pro3:5-6)? What does it mean to live in communion with the Holy Spirit (vv14-15; John 16:6-13; 1Cor2:10-16)? Thank God that He is not only an atoning Savior but an Authoritative Counselor. Where are you needing guidance for your life today? Pray.

The absolutely best part of being a Christian is intimacy with the Infinite! There’s nothing more soul satisfying & life liberating than to live in fellowship (friendship, relationship, intimacy) with the Creator & Sustainer of the Heavens & the Earth!

Experiencing God is more than just knowing and doing the will of God; it is having a personal encounter with Him that stirs emotion and directs our hearts back to Him. (Reletionship)

There’s no greater prescription for what ails our soul than deep communion with God (book of Psalms).

Although some anxiety is beneficial, many people have anxiety issues that interfere with their lives. It’s the #1 mental health issue. Therefore, what is your strategy for facing the difficulties of life? David shows us that there is one thing, that if we have it, we can face anything

There's no greater prescription for what ails our soul than deep communion with God (book of Psalms).
Christians are the happiest people in the world when they are living in the reality of the infinite & eternal wealth given through the sacrificial love of Christ.

Fire (Neh8 The Spirit & Word of God) naturally grows when it has enough fuel (Neh9-10 Heart of repentance) & oxygen (Neh11-12 Community).

Three components to fire: Heat, Fuel & Oxygen.
Heat = Holy Spirit/Word of God (Chapter 8)
Fuel = Heart of Repentance (Chapters 9-10)
Oxygen = Community (Chapters 11-12)
Neglecting your need for community by claiming to be above it is as foolish as pretending you can live without oxygen.

Fire Components: Heat, Fuel & Oxygen. Heat = Holy Spirit/Word of God. Fuel = Heart of Repentance.
Repentance is turning from sin and trusting in the Savior. (Acts3:19)
It's the goodness of God that leads to repentance-which is a way of life.

What is revival? It is an intensification of the normal work of the Holy Spirit making Christ more real to us.

Three components to fire: Heat, Fuel & Oxygen.