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Pastor Susan told us on Sunday, our identity is in God. Just as Moses was called from the burning bush in Exodus 3, God has a unique purpose for each of us. Let Him settle your doubts and fears, and watch how He uses you for His glory.  

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Comprehension - comprehensive knowledge of something (line by line / show your work)
Understanding - refers to grasping outcome 

We don’t like to fully engage with things we don’t fully understand 
We don’t understand how babies are made but we understand how babies are made 👀


We use the lack of understanding as an excuse to not engage. 

It wouldn’t be faith if we understood it all 🤯

Somethings we aren’t meant to know until we get to heaven. 

Do you trust God enough to go all in without understanding everything. 

Unless you become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven - Jesus 

Each gospel emphasis:
Matthew - what Jesus said
Mark - what Jesus did
Luke - what Jesus felt
John - who Jesus was

The feeding of the 5K is in all 5 gospels 

This is how God does the impossible. 
How he works when we don’t understand it. 

1.God always starts with a problem. 
God is in the business of meeting needs. 
Our problems makes us available for God to move in our lives 

2.God partners with people
Eph 2:8-10 we are God’s handiwork 
I’ll never get the best of what God has to offer until I give God my best. 

3. 
Galatians 4:19 fully developed 


How do we fully engage 
1.we go public with God 
Matthew 10:32-33

2.We spend time with him every day 
Psalm 5:3 in the morning 
Stress free tip: spend time with God everyday 
5 minutes God's Word
5 minutes Worship
5 minutes Prayer

3.We need to take steps in right relationship
Pro. 13:20 - companion of fools 
1 Cor 15:33 - bad company corrupts 

Correct relationship (quiz) 
◦Relationship with local church 
◦Relationship with a small group 
◦Relationship with a serve team 

4.Spiritual Contributors 
We must make disciples!

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How do I Get My Mind Right?

I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate.  Romans 7:15

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.    We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.  2 Corinthians 10:3-5

 If you have to go to war, you may find yourselves facing an enemy army that is bigger than yours and that has horses and chariots. But don't be afraid! The Lord your God rescued you from Egypt… Deuteronomy 20:1,4

Goliath went out and shouted to the army of Israel:  Why are you lining up for battle? I'm the best soldier in our army, and all of you are in Saul's army. Choose your best soldier to come out and fight me!  1 Samuel 17:8 ,11 CEV

Take your thoughts captive or Your thoughts will take you captive.

Cognitive Behavior Psychology: Psychological problems are based, in part, on faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking.

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 NKJ

Worried   1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10 Peaceful

Negative 1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10 Positive

Worldly   1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    9    10    Eternal

1. Identify the biggest stronghold holding you back.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2

2. Name the truth that demolishes that stronghold.

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

John 8:32

Discussion questions:

What lies of the enemy have you believed? As a group, discuss some of these lies, then find scripture in God’s Word to replace the lie with His truth.

Discuss open doors that may not seem like a trap from   the enemy on the surface but may need to be brought to light. Encourage each other to close these doors.

Read Ephesians 6:1-17 out loud together as a group, then commit to putting the armor of God on every day to stand firm against the enemy!

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How do I Trust God More?

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.  Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 3:12-14

5 Ways to Trust God More

1. Press Past My Comfort.

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.  For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.  What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?  Romans 8:28-31

2. Press Past The World.

They do not believe, because their minds have been kept in the dark by the evil god of this world. He keeps them from seeing the light shining on them, the light that comes from the Good News about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.                                     2 Corinthians 4:4 (GNT)

3. Press Past My Pain.

Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord.  Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven.  Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.  James 5:13-16

Pain can either paralyze you or propel you.

4. Press Past Religion

He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,  2 Timothy 1:9

5. Press Past People.

Discussion questions:

What’s the worst injury you’ve every had?

Which  part  of  this  message  was  most  impactful  for  you  and why?

What is an area in your life where you need to trust God more?  And what would that look like?

Sometimes  to  trust God more,  we  need  to  press  past comfort, the world, pain, ,  religion,  or  people.  Which  of  these things do you need to press past?

Share about a time when God answered a prayer for you or someone you know.  What  was  that  experience  like,  and  how  did  it  grow your faith?

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How to live a Life of Peace

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”  Matthew 11:28-30MSG

Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone… “If you do this, God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place in peace.”  Exodus 18:23 (ESV)

5 Ways to Increase our Capacity.

1. Allow our bodies and minds to recover.

There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest.  Hebrews 4:9-11 (NIV)

2.Know who we are.

Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load. Galatians 6:4-5 (NIV)

3. Know what we were created to do.

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election.  For if you do these things, you will never stumble, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:10-11 (NIV)

4. Get support from others.

Elijah was afraid and ran for his life… “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”  Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep.  1 Kings 19:3-5

5. We need God helping us.

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.  Psalm 4:8 (NIV)

The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 (NIV)

Discussion questions:

In what areas do you feel the most stress?

Describe how ignoring God’s principles can cause most of our stress?

Which of the 5 areas resonates most with you as a way of increasing your capacity for Peace?

What are some things we need to eliminate in our lives that speak lies about who we are?

What are practical ways we can learn about who God says we are?

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And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying…. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

1. Continue to make prayer a Priority.

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying…. Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

The Goal of Prayer:  To Move Heaven's Reality into our Earthly Reality.

2. Find a dedicated Place to pray.

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.               Mark 1:35 (NIV)

3. Have a Plan for prayer.

Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” Jesus said, “This is how you should pray...” Luke 11:1-2 (NLT)

4. Pray with Energy and Power.

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

What hurdle will I have to overcome to make prayer a powerful experience? James 5:16 (NKJV)

5. Relate to the Persons of prayer.

The amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit, be with all of you.   2 Corinthians 13:14 (MSG)

Focus on the Cross of Jesus.
Focus on submission to the Father.
Focus on communion with the Holy Spirit.

I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. Ephesians 1:16-18 (NIV)

Discussion questions:

What would I have to rearrange to make prayer the priority?

What place would be most conducive for me to pray effectively?

What plan makes prayer easy, interesting, and effective?

What hurdle will I have to overcome to make prayer a powerful experience?

5. Do you relate to all three Persons of the Trinity in your prayers?

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 1. Connect with God relationally 

2. Worship God for all He has done 

3. Ask Him for His will over your life 

4. Request what you need 

5. Ask Him to forgive you of sin 

6. Ask Him protection from the enemy 

7. Tell Him that you trust him and He is in control 

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 1. Connect with God relationally 

2. Worship God for all He has done 

3. Ask Him for His will over your life 

4. Request what you need 

5. Ask Him to forgive you of sin 

6. Ask Him protection from the enemy 

7. Tell Him that you trust him and He is in control 

Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today’s message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved