This lesson seeks to establish the direction for the trusting God series. Everyone has an approach- dialog is difficult -we have to create a new horizon- trusting God is the basis of our world view.

Once peace is found with God and humanity the only way to continue recovery is to give it away. This lesson looks at how our mess become our message.

Once we identify our character defects its time to make some changes.

Blessed are the pure in heart. But what does that look like?

How do we escape the cycle of despair? We choose reality,earnestly trust that God exists, and by committing ourselves to Jesus.

This is part of discipleship 301. Discipleship 101 is discovering God's story. Discipleship 201 is discovering God's part in our story. Discipleship 301, is about dealing with the aftermath of trying to play God in our lives. Before we bow the knee to Jesus as Lord and Savior we attempt to play that part in our lives. Consequently, our lives bear the marks of sin and self-righteousness. Recovery from such a life is process, it means we must get real.

Blessed are the poor in Spirit for their's is the kingdom of heaven.

This lesson explores...How this series works, what we bring to the table, and why it works...the grace of God.