Week #3: Message Bottom Line - My One Word is a LENS through which you will SEE, not a PROMISE which you must keep.

Key Verse:

But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man. The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9

MY ONE WORD:

ONE WORD forces CLARITY.

I am amazed at how clear something can seem while it is in my head until when I try to explain it to someone else.

Articulation has a way of dissipating fog like nothing else.

ONE WORD focuses EFFORT.

Instead of trying to do everything, your one word is going to help you narrow your focus, so your efforts will be effective.

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Review:

Week #1: Every Story Of TRANSFORMATION Begins With A WORD From God.

Week #2: Do SOMETHING About ONE THING Instead Of NOTHING About Everything.

Week #3: My One Word is a LENS through which you will SEE, not a PROMISE which you must keep.

HOMEWORK:

List of CHARACTERISTICS:

List 10-15 words, then narrow it down to just one. What impact will each ‘word’ have on the way you see your life?

RESIST Making Promises:

Instead, see the ‘word’ from God in your life that makes you dependent, not committed.

FOCUS on What you SEE:

This is a process. Simply, get into a position to see Christ at work deeply and intimately in your heart through your ‘word’!

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,19and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. Ephesians 1:18, 19

One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life. Psalm 27:4

Bottom Line: Do SOMETHING About One Thing, Instead Of NOTHING About Everything.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS:

They Are Too Vague:

“I want to be in better shape!”

Does this mean touching your toes or running a marathon?

They Are Too Shallow:

“I want to be a better person!”

Better than who? Looking Around = Comparison Looking Inside = Character!

There Are Too Many:

“The one who aims at everything hits nothing.”

What one thing If you only had one month to live?

What one word on your tombstone?

FINDING YOUR WORD:

Get Specific:

What kind of person do you hope to be by the end of 2016?

Describe the characteristics of that person and the condition of their heart! Write every word down. Group and order them.

Resist Regret:

This year’s resolutions are often last year’s regrets.

Don’t promise not to be what you’ve always been.

Stay Future Focused:

Stay focused on the vision of the person you believe God is calling you to be.

There is no need to rush.

Pray 21 Days - Create your list and narrow down that list into your One Word for 2016.

The Word “Confession” In Greek = Homo Logeo: Same Speak - Speak The Same As God / Agree With God

A One Word Prophetic Confession Spoken In Agreement With God About My Life! (Della)

Ezekiel 37 NLT

9Then he said to me, “Speak a prophetic message to the winds, son of man. Speak a prophetic message and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Come, O breath, from the four winds! Breathe into these dead bodies so they may live again.’” 10So I spoke the message as he commanded me, and breath came into their bodies. They all came to life and stood up on their feet—a great army. 13When this happens, O my people, you will know that I am the LORD. 14I will put my Spirit in you, and you will live again and return home to your own land. Then you will know that I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done what I said. Yes, the LORD has spoken!’”

The Moment Of 12 Midnight On New Years Day Is Perfect! Then, 12:04 Happens.

EVERYBODY WANTS TO CHANGE

It is expected that 90 million Americans make New Year’s Resolutions.

It is expected that 75% abandon them by February.

WHY?

They Focus On The External Behaviors.

They Forget About Inner Character.

They Neglect The Voice Of God.

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

HOMEWORK: Read Psalm 119 and underline the word “WORD”

Thy word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against Thee. Psalm 119:11

I am completely discouraged—I lie in the dust. Revive me by your Word. Psalm 119:25 TLB

Thy word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path. Psalm 119:105

Thou art my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Thy word. Psalm 119:114

[Loudermilk ONE WORD Video]

Every Story Of Transformation Starts With A WORD From God. - 1 Samuel 3:1

Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD before Eli. And word from the LORD was rare in those days, visions were infrequent.

Pray Samuel’s Prayer:

“Speak Lord, for your servant is listening.”

Pray Your Word-Vision Prayer:

“Show Me My Myself Now.”

“Show Me Myself... Transformed By Your Word.”

“Show Me One Word That Will Create This Vision Of Me - For You.”

FOUR PRINCIPLES FOR FOUR WEEKS:

My One Word Is: A Word From GOD’S WORD That Will NAME God’s Transformation In You This Year.

My One Word Is: Do Something About ONE THING, Instead Of Nothing About EVERYTHING.

My One Word Is: A LENS Through Which You Will SEE, Not A PROMISE Which You Must Keep.

My One Word Is: A PERSONAL ALTAR of private worship before A HOLY GOD!

HIS PERSON

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall

be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

HIS POSSESSIONS

Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

Psalm 50:10 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.

HIS PLACE

Heaven Is A Place Of Perfect Peace And Perpetual Praise.

He Left The Worship And Adoration Of Angels For The Cursing And Jeers Of Humanity.

HIS POWER

Philippians 2

5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

HE LEFT HEAVEN SO WE COULD GO TO HEAVEN.

HE WAS REJECTED SO THAT WE COULD BE RECEIVED.

HE WAS BORN IN A STABLE SO THAT WE COULD BE BORN OF THE SPIRIT.

HE BECAME A SERVANT SO WE COULD BECOME SAINTS.

HE DIED SO THAT WE COULD LIVE.

Luke 15:8-20 (NASB 77)

Shepherds, at the time of Jesus, were the Black Sheep of society.

Woe is the lowly Black Sheep of the Family. He is maligned ... misunderstood ... marginalized.

The Black Sheep Often Sparks Debate Among The Rest Of The Flock:

Shall we include him in family gatherings?

Will he finally mend his ways?

How can we manage him?

Maybe he has a History Of …

Criminal Conduct

Financial Problems

Mental Illness

Ongoing Conflicts with Multiple Relatives

Substance Abuse

Gambling or Other Addictions

Unstable Relationships

Long Periods of Unemployment

May only differ up or down from the rest of the family in …

Values & Lifestyle

Professional / Educational Attainment

Religious, Philosophical & Personal Values

Political Affiliation

Isaiah 1:18 (NASB)

“Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.”

Isaiah 53:6 (NASB)

All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way; But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him.

John 10:7-13 (NASB)

Jesus therefore said to them again, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy; I came that they might have life, and might have it abundantly. 11I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. 12He who is a hireling, and not a shepherd, who is not the owner of the sheep, beholds the wolf coming, and leaves the sheep, and flees, and the wolf snatches them, and scatters them. 13He flees because he is a hireling, and is not concerned about the sheep.”

Luke 15:4-5 (NASB)

“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture, and go after the one which is lost, until he finds it? 5And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing.”

Revelation 5:9 (NASB)

And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to break its seals; for Thou wast slain, and didst purchase for God with Thy blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.”

Mathew Cotner reveals to us through the book of Ruth, who is really at the head of the table. Who is at the head of your table?

Ruth 3:10-18

AFFIRM - The Best Flavor.

10Then he said, “May you be blessed of the LORD, my daughter. You have shown your last kindness to be better than the first by not going after young men, whether poor or rich. 11“And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you whatever you ask, for all my people in the city know that you are a woman of excellence.

STOP - Know Your Place. (boundaries)

12“And now it is true I am a close relative; however, there is a relative closer than I. 13“Remain this night, and when morning comes, if he will redeem you, good; let him redeem you. But if he does not wish to redeem you, then I will redeem you, as the LORD lives. Lie down until morning.”

HONOR - Words Protect Family. (Can’t Be Taken Back.)

14So she lay at his feet until morning and rose before one could recognize another; and he said, “Let it not be known that the woman came to the threshing floor.”

GIVE - Go Beyond Expectations.

15Again he said, “Give me the cloak that is on you and hold it.” So she held it, and he measured six measures of barley and laid it on her. Then she went into the city. 16And when she came to her mother-in-law, she said, “How did it go, my daughter?” And she told her all that the man had done for her. 17And she said, “These six measures of barley he gave to me, for he said, ‘Do not go to your mother-in-law empty-handed.’”

ACT - Face Unsettled Issues.

18Then she said, “Wait, my daughter, until you know how the matter turns out; for the man will not rest until he has settled it today.”

WHAT CAN WE DO? PUT ON THE ARMOR OF GOD. Ephesians 6:10-20, 24

Pray For Those Victimized By ISIS: The Attackers And The Attacked - The Muslims And Non-Muslim. Hebrews 13:3, Acts 12:1-19

Pray For Our Leaders: Defend Believers And Stop The Islamic State (I.S.). Psalm 82:4, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Pray For A Spiritual Awakening For Christ In The Muslim World. John 10:10

Ruth 1:14-18 And they lifted up their voices and wept again; and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her. Then she said, “Behold, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or turn back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. “Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. Thus may the LORD do to me, and worse, if anything but death parts you and me.” When she saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more to her.FULLY PRESENT - A COMPLETELY POSITIVE FAMILY EXPERIENCE. 1. Declare Your Love. Remember Your Happiest Moments. 2. Demote Someone From High Expectations. 3. Believe The Best. Disconnect Negative From Positive. 4. Choose Person Over Place. Go Where They Want To Go. Stay Where They Want To Stay.5. Live This Holiday As If It Were Your Last. 6. Enjoy Them. Don't Change Them. 7. God Will Make Up The Difference Between What I Got And What I Needed.

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