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ROMANS 12:17-18 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. (NKJV)

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL PEOPLE

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DISTANT PEOPLE

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DISCONNECTED PEOPLE

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DELUSIONAL PEOPLE

PROVERBS 12:25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression (NKJV)

COLOSSIANS 3:15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. (NLT)

#1 I WISH I WOULD’VE PRAYED FOR THE PEOPLE WHO BROUGHT ME PAIN

MATTHEW 5:44-45 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. (NIV)

PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (NLT)

I WISH I WOULD’VE UNDERSTOOD THAT PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF PROBLEMS IT’S THE PRESENCE AND PERSON OF JESUS

#2 I WISHI I WOULD’VE EXAMINED MY HEART EVEN WHEN I WAS HURT

PSALMS 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 Point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (NLT)

HEBREWS 12:14 Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. (NLT)

THE PERSON IS THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU AND THE PERSON BEHIND YOU

#3 I WISH I WOULD’VE ACCEPTED THAT GOD USES FRACTURES FOR A GREATER FUTURE

MATTHEW 5:9 God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. (NLT)

#4 I WISH I WOULD’VE COMMITTED TO A ROUTE OF RECONCILIATION

ROMANS 12:18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. (NKJV)

MATTHEW 6:14-15 If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NLT)

PROVERBS 16:7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies are at peace with him. (NKJV)

#5 I WISH I WOULD’VE EMBRACED THE GIFT OF GRACE SOONER

2 PETER 1:2 May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. (NLT)

ROMANS 12:17-18 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. (NKJV)

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DYSFUNCTIONAL PEOPLE

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DISTANT PEOPLE

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DISCONNECTED PEOPLE

I WISH I WOULD’VE KNOWN HOW DEAL WITH DELUSIONAL PEOPLE

PROVERBS 12:25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression (NKJV)

COLOSSIANS 3:15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. (NLT)

#1 I WISH I WOULD’VE PRAYED FOR THE PEOPLE WHO BROUGHT ME PAIN

MATTHEW 5:44-45 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. (NIV)

PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (NLT)

I WISH I WOULD’VE UNDERSTOOD THAT PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF PROBLEMS IT’S THE PRESENCE AND PERSON OF JESUS

#2 I WISHI I WOULD’VE EXAMINED MY HEART EVEN WHEN I WAS HURT

PSALMS 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 Point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life. (NLT)

HEBREWS 12:14 Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. (NLT)

THE PERSON IS THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU AND THE PERSON BEHIND YOU

#3 I WISH I WOULD’VE ACCEPTED THAT GOD USES FRACTURES FOR A GREATER FUTURE

MATTHEW 5:9 God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. (NLT)

#4 I WISH I WOULD’VE COMMITTED TO A ROUTE OF RECONCILIATION

ROMANS 12:18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. (NKJV)

MATTHEW 6:14-15 If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NLT)

PROVERBS 16:7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies are at peace with him. (NKJV)

#5 I WISH I WOULD’VE EMBRACED THE GIFT OF GRACE SOONER

2 PETER 1:2 May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. (NLT)

Practical Steps to Spiritual Victories


Exodus 17:8-13 - 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.”

10 So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. 11 As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.

 12 When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. 13 So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword. (NIV)

1. You will win when you DO God’s Word.

James 1:22-25 - 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. (NIV)

2. You will win when you trust God’s ways.

Isaiah 55:8-9 - “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (NIV)

Hebrews 11:6 - And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (NIV)

3. You will win when you refuse to quit.

Galatians 6:9 - 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest IF we do not give up. (NIV)

1 Corinthians 15:58 - “Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort.” (MSG)

Practical Steps to Spiritual Victories


Exodus 17:8-13 - 8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.”

10 So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. 11 As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.

 12 When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. 13 So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword. (NIV)

1. You will win when you DO God’s Word.

James 1:22-25 - 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do. (NIV)

2. You will win when you trust God’s ways.

Isaiah 55:8-9 - “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (NIV)

Hebrews 11:6 - And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (NIV)

3. You will win when you refuse to quit.

Galatians 6:9 - 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest IF we do not give up. (NIV)

1 Corinthians 15:58 - “Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort.” (MSG)

10 Let me clearly state to all of you and to all the people of Israel that he was healed by the powerful name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the man you crucified but whom God raised from the dead.

Acts 4:10 NLT

13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. Acts 4:13 NLT

29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Acts 4:29 NLT

Make Me Bold

HOW AMAZED ARE PEOPLE BY YOUR BOLDNESS?

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29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. 30 Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:29-31 NLT

18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and brought them out. Then he told them, 20 “Go to the Temple and give the people this message of life!” Acts 5:18-20 NLT

• ATTRIBUTES OF BOLDNESS

• Boldness almost always triggers spiritual opposition.

18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. Acts 5:18 NLT

• If you’re not ready to face opposition for your obedience to God, you’re not ready to be used by God.

• Boldness often releases God’s miracles.

19 But an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and brought them out. Acts 5:19 NLT

• When you walk in obedience to God, you won’t be surprised by the miracles of God.

• Boldness always requires faith.

20 “Go to the Temple and give the people this message of life!” 21 So at daybreak the apostles entered the Temple, as they were told, and immediately began teaching. Acts 5:20-21 NLT

10 Let me clearly state to all of you and to all the people of Israel that he was healed by the powerful name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the man you crucified but whom God raised from the dead.

Acts 4:10 NLT

13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. Acts 4:13 NLT

29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Acts 4:29 NLT

Make Me Bold

HOW AMAZED ARE PEOPLE BY YOUR BOLDNESS?

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29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. 30 Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” 31 After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:29-31 NLT

18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and brought them out. Then he told them, 20 “Go to the Temple and give the people this message of life!” Acts 5:18-20 NLT

• ATTRIBUTES OF BOLDNESS

• Boldness almost always triggers spiritual opposition.

18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. Acts 5:18 NLT

• If you’re not ready to face opposition for your obedience to God, you’re not ready to be used by God.

• Boldness often releases God’s miracles.

19 But an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and brought them out. Acts 5:19 NLT

• When you walk in obedience to God, you won’t be surprised by the miracles of God.

• Boldness always requires faith.

20 “Go to the Temple and give the people this message of life!” 21 So at daybreak the apostles entered the Temple, as they were told, and immediately began teaching. Acts 5:20-21 NLT

I Wish I Would’ve Had Less Financial Stress

1. I wish I would’ve avoided stuffiitis

1 Timothy 6:6–10 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich They fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. (NIV)

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (NIV)

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (NIV)

6 Right Pursuits To Fewer Financial Regrets

1. Pursue tracking your spending

Proverbs 21:5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. (NLT)

2. Pursue planning your spending

A. Good planning doesn’t just involve tracking your spending, it also involves planning your spending.

Proverbs 27:23 Riches can disappear fast. And the king's crown doesn't stay in his family forever-so watch your business interests closely. Know the state of your flocks and your herds; (TLB)

3. Pursue attacking your debt

Proverbs 21:5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. (NLT)

4. Pursue saving your money

Proverbs 21:20 The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. (NLT)

5. Pursue a generous life

Psalm 37:21 The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. (NLT)

6. Pursue getting started now

I Wish I Would’ve Had Less Financial Stress

1. I wish I would’ve avoided stuffiitis

1 Timothy 6:6–10 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich They fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. (NIV)

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (NIV)

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (NIV)

6 Right Pursuits To Fewer Financial Regrets

1. Pursue tracking your spending

Proverbs 21:5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. (NLT)

2. Pursue planning your spending

A. Good planning doesn’t just involve tracking your spending, it also involves planning your spending.

Proverbs 27:23 Riches can disappear fast. And the king's crown doesn't stay in his family forever-so watch your business interests closely. Know the state of your flocks and your herds; (TLB)

3. Pursue attacking your debt

Proverbs 21:5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. (NLT)

4. Pursue saving your money

Proverbs 21:20 The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. (NLT)

5. Pursue a generous life

Psalm 37:21 The wicked borrow and never repay, but the godly are generous givers. (NLT)

6. Pursue getting started now

I Wish I’d Prayed More and Worried Less

Matthew 6:9-10 (NKJV): Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done. On earth as it is in heaven.

1. Prayer Positions You for Provision

Matthew 6:11 (NKJV): Give us this day our daily bread.

Myth 1: Prayer is for professionals.

Myth 2: Prayer needs to be significant.

Myth 3: Prayer doesn’t produce.

2. Prayer Positions You for Power

Matthew 6:13 (NKJV) And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

3. Prayer Positions You for Freedom

Matthew 6:12, 14-15 (NKJV): And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.

Matthew 6:14-15 (NKJV):For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Matt. 6:13 (NKJV): For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

I Wish I’d Prayed More and Worried Less

Matthew 6:9-10 (NKJV): Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done. On earth as it is in heaven.

1. Prayer Positions You for Provision

Matthew 6:11 (NKJV): Give us this day our daily bread.

Myth 1: Prayer is for professionals.

Myth 2: Prayer needs to be significant.

Myth 3: Prayer doesn’t produce.

2. Prayer Positions You for Power

Matthew 6:13 (NKJV) And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

3. Prayer Positions You for Freedom

Matthew 6:12, 14-15 (NKJV): And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.

Matthew 6:14-15 (NKJV):For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Matt. 6:13 (NKJV): For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.