God prepares us by using every tool at His disposal to make us into

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The grace of God can transform any transgressor, save any sinner, and redeem any wretch.

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God sometimes leads us into puzzling situations so we can point others, who may be very different from us, to our one commonality – our absolute need of the gospel of Jesus.

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As believers, our ministry is to proclaim the gospel Jesus from a heart of compassion and a life of service.

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When viewed from the proper perspective of faith, our past pain (both endured and inflicted upon others) can be used by God to magnify His grace and display His glory.

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 I. Conversations are Loving, v.26 

A. Talk is cheap when not attached to a plan 

B. Talk can bring hope when backed up with action 

MISSION GEORGIA-5 Emphases 

#1— Human trafficking 

#2—Childhood literacy 

II. Compassion Is Limitless, v.27 

#3—Foster care & adoption 

#4—Pre/post natal care 

#5—Refugees and internationals 

III. Character Is Life-Giving, v.27 

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 Learn to Feast on the Word, Luke 2:46 

Stage1- I Am Dependent 

Stage 2- I Am Independent 

Stage 3- I Have a Dependent 

II. Learn to be Prayer Warrior. Luke 2:45 & 6:12-13 

III. Learn to Walk by Faith, Luke 2:47-50 

IV. Learn to Share with Others, Luke 2:41-46 

V. Learn to Trust God Wholeheartedly, Luke 2:49 

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We must find pure joy in the journey we are on because we know that God uses trials to build in us a faith that will become mature and complete and we have a promise that our perseverance will be rewarded greatly and eternally.

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When we trust in Jesus, pattern our lives after Him, and testify of Him, while we can expect to be treated as He was treated and suffer as He suffered, we nevertheless can be confident that when we close our eyes in death, we will open them to see our glorified Savior welcoming us home.

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Be it at the end of the age or the end of our lives, we must prepare ourselves to meet the Lord by living watchful, faithful, ready, and fruitful lives, because we will be judged by Him.

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