We all desire to have purpose and to feel alive. We're drawn to ads, reels and content that tell us what satisfies and is fulfilling, but they come up empty. The only place to find fullness of life is free and available. It's the fullness of God for us in Jesus.

Have you ever heard something that sounded wise, but turned out to be quite foolish and dangerous? Followers of Jesus must guard themselves against worldly influences that would draw them away, choosing instead to be rooted in the truth found in Christ.

Reality 1: Dangers are closer than they seem.

Reality 2: God is closer than He seems.

We need to be on guard and on our knees.

God's Kingdom and plans are way better than anything we could ever dream up for ourselves. Real power and direction are found when we move ourselves off of the centre of our heart, and we are filled with the Holy Spirit of the Living God.

Move from consumer to contender.

Jesus is the Champion; His victory is our victory. How can we run the race set out for us? With these points: throw off, get free, and fix your eyes. We can move from consumer to contender when we allow the Lordship of Jesus to lead us.

Where does our craving for acceptance come from? True acceptance is available through Jesus! Embrace the rewards of intimacy with Father God. We are being formed by something – let's choose to be formed by intimacy with our Father God. What might be keeping you from intimacy with God the Father?

Rooted in Christ. Built up in Christ. Established in the faith, just as you were taught.