Dependence on God is reflected in:1. HUMILITYNot self-promotingHaving confidence properly placed2. WORSHIPTrust is a necessary part-Psalm 108:1, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 5:10Not Self Exalting-Psalm 115:13. OBEDIENCENot Self-Serving, 1 Peter4:10Surrender is best demonstrated, Luke 5:5Supreme example is found in Jesus, Mark 14:36, Philippians 2:6-8

Five God-given attributes of man at Creation:Man is a PHYSICAL beingGenesis 2:7Psalm 139:13-141 Corinthians 6:12-14Man is SPIRITUALGenesis 2:7Job 32:8Proverbs 20:27Man is MORALProverbs 16:9Joshua 24:15Romans 2:14-15Man is RATIONALIsaiah 1:18Luke 14:28-32Man is RESPONSIBLEGenesis 2:16-17Romans 14:121 John 1:9APPLICATION:Make a choice this week to APPRECIATE just how special you are-because GOD made YOU special!

Point 1: God's rest is NECESSARYProverbs 19:23Psalm 62:5Point 2: God's rest allows you to enjoy HIS workGenesis 2:2a-3aPsalm 127:1-2Point 3: God's rest allows you to enjoy YOUR work and accomplishmentsColossians 3:23-24Point 4: God's rest is AVAILABLE Matthew 11:28-29Point 5 God rest is ETERNAL Isaiah 40:28-31

POINT 1: First things firstGenesis 1:1 NIVActs17:28a NIVPOINT 2: He is God of CreationJohn 1:1-4 NIV Ephesians 2:10 NLTPOINT 3: He is God of PowerPsalm 147:4-5 NLTRomans 1:20 NLTPOINT 4: He is God of MajestyExodus 15:11 NASBTake time this week and meditate on the beauty of God's creation. Appreciate how special YOU are as His prized creation.

What happens when God gives us direction and we don't wait and take matters into our own hands? The Bible has several examples of what happens when we do things outside of God's plan for us!Judges 17:6Exodus2:11-151 Kings 19:1John 18:4-11Acts 4:1-10Acts 20:18-24Luke 18:18-30Each one of us has a platform to live and show Jesus to others. Be challenged this week to truly RELY on GOD. REACT and RESPOND showing that you really do.

Key 1-Know the truth about your FAITHFaith depends upon its objectThe depth of our faith depends on the depth of the knowledge of the object of our faithFaith is an action wordKey 2-Know the truth about your IDENTITYThe perception you have of yourself affects your behaviorWe must see ourselves the way God see usWe need to know we were accepted. secure and significantKey 3-Know the truth about your POSITIONIn AdamIn ChristKey 4-Know the truth about your AUTHORITYWe have AUTHORITY over sinWe have AUTHORITY over the enemyWe have AUTHORITY over our behaviorAPPLICATIONIn order to walk in freedom from the lies of the enemy, we must know what is true.It is our responsibility to align our belief system to the truth of God's Word and wlk in obedience to God out of our indentity and position "In Christ".

i-Serve my CHURCH with balancei-Serve my COMMUNITY with balancei-Serve my FAMILY with balanceBalance makes for a THRIVING churchServe in your community without neglecting important facets of lifeBuild on God's foundation of love, respect and honor in my familyHaving an i-Serve attitude models to others that families are important to God along with serving in our churches and our communities.i-Serve honors God and others! Start today with an i-Serve attitude!

Three keys to making our home an 'iServe my family' success story:First Key: iServe my family with HONORSecond Key: iServe my family with RESPECTThird Key: IServe my family with LOVEAPPLICATION:God desires to build our families with an iServe foundation of: Respect, Love, Honor!When wives choose to serve their husbands with respect, it filters down to the children who also will respect others in authority.When husbands serve their wives with love...it builds security and strength in a family.Let's choose this week to be an iServe family with the assurance that God will bless us if we do!

BECAUSE:It reveals to my community that God cares!It reveals to my community that I care!It makes a difference!It allows Christ to shine through me!It serves as a Bridge Builder!Make the commitment of time and effort to serve in your community!!