In this message, Pastor Todd reflects on the concept of seeing the end from the beginning, using examples from the book of Hebrews and the story of Gideon in the book of Judges. Pastor Todd emphasizes the importance of obedience to God and encourages the listeners to understand that God sees them differently than they see themselves.

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God has a specific calling and ministry for each person's life beyond just working a 9-5 job or something everyone already does.

To discover your unique calling, you must seek God's will through prayer, reading the Bible, and listening to the Holy Spirit's leading, stepping out in faith when He gives you direction.

As you walk in God's calling, He may provide confirmations or helpers along the way, though you never want to miss the opportunities He gives you to serve Him.

When you answer God's call on your life, you can make an eternal impact for His kingdom.

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00:00 - 10:05

• The message is about changing your algorithm to walk closer to God in the new year
• It emphasizes the importance of desiring to be closer to God as the most important goal
• The speaker uses the example of social media algorithms to explain the concept of changing your life's algorithm to favor drawing close to God
• The story of Manasseh in 2nd Chronicles 33 is used to illustrate the possibility of change and hope for anyone seeking to draw closer to God

09:58 - 20:02

• The piece discusses the story of King Manasseh, who was described as evil and did many bad things in the sight of the Lord
• Despite his wickedness, Manasseh eventually changed his ways while in captivity and prayed to God for forgiveness and restoration
• God heard his prayers and restored him, and Manasseh returned to Judah a changed man, cleaning up the mess he had made
• The story serves as a message of hope and redemption, showing that sincere prayers and a desire for a deeper relationship with God can lead to restoration

19:45 - 29:52

• To draw closer to God, prayer must be a priority in life, not just a one-time thing
• Reading the Bible is essential for spiritual growth and understanding God's word
• Involvement in Christian community, beyond just attending church, is necessary for building strong relationships and receiving spiritual encouragement
• Consistency in prayer, Bible reading, and community involvement is key for spiritual growth and drawing closer to God

29:40 - 39:41

• Consistency in prayer, reading the Bible, and communing with friends is powerful because it compounds over time
• Consistency in eating well and exercising also compounds over time and positively impacts health
• Being consistent in the things of God helps in tough times and allows for the identification of the moves of the Holy Spirit
• Spending time with the Lord helps in understanding how He speaks to you
• Removing things from your life that don't glorify God or take your attention away from Him is important
• Changing the algorithm and prioritizing a closer walk with the Lord is necessary for believers
• Drawing near to God is important and requires making Him a priority in your life
• The first step to drawing near to God is accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

39:38 - 42:23

• Jesus died on the cross for our sins so that we could be right with God
• When we accept Jesus as the Lord of our life, we desire to follow his ways
• The Holy Spirit helps us to live for Jesus
• A prayer is offered for those who want to give their life to Jesus
• The speaker wishes for a deeper relationship with Jesus in the new year
• A benediction is given for blessings and peace

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