Making Changes Matthew 5:6/Romans 12:1-2 Series: The Road to Freedom

R.E.C.O.V.E.R.Y. (Can God really Change me?)

V-oluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects.

I. WHERE DO MY CHARACTER DEFECTS COME FROM?

 My Chromosomes Genetics explain predisposition but don’t excuse sin!

 My Circumstances Character defects are often attempts to fill unmet needs.

 My Choices Character defects are often positive qualities being misused.

II. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO CHANGE THEM?

1. Because I’ve had them So Long

2. Because I Identify with them.

3. Because they have a Payoff .

4. Because Satan discourages me.

III. HOW DO I COOPERATE WITH GOD’S CHANGE PROCESS? Rom. 12:2

1. Focus on changing one at a time. Prov. 17:24

2. Focus on Victory Day at a Time Matt 6:34

3. Focus on Gods Power not Will Power Jeremiah 12:23

4. Focus on what I Want , not what I Don't Want Phil. 4:8

5. Focus on doing good, not Feeling good Gal. 5:16

6. Focus on people who help me, not hinder me. Proverbs 27:1

7. Focus on Progress not Perfection Phil 1:6