Pastor Tyus discusses different type of environments that will determine your values, mindset, an ability to walk with God. “Remove yourself from environments that either hurt or tear you down.” 4:26 - “When you protect your space, you protect your purpose.” 6:05 - Genesis 12:1-2 ESV. Go to where God is calling you. 10:49 - Genesis 12:3-4. God will fight battles on your behalf! He has a safe land prepared for you. Stumbling Blocks? ⁃ Matthew 16:23 NIV

Faith Drainers? ⁃ Mark 5:37-38 ⁃ Be intentional about whose around while your on the journey with God. ⁃ Avoid people who will sabotage your growth or not be willing to go through what’s needed for vital revelations. ⁃ Mark 5:41-42. Things will immediately happen when you act upon God’s instructions.

Spectators ? ⁃ Matthew 14:22-31 ⁃ Don’t become satisfied with solely observing God’s word. Immerse yourself in the word to fully experience his promises for you!

Haters? ⁃ Mark 8:11-12 ⁃ “Keep your focus on pleasing the creator versus the created.”

Takeaways “No one can control your thoughts nor the way you think.” “Stop trying to change negative people, change your space!” Don’t let lack of faith pollute your production. Find routines that help keep your faith elevated. Don’t allow people to corrupt your space. The gift God has blessed you with will suffer People who devalue & drain your faith, will keep you from the promises of God.

Questions 1. Are you acting on faith? 2. Are there people you need to remove or get away from to walk righteously with God?