Alvin shares 3 key points: Issues, Intimacy, and Identity. When we are struggling through issues in our lives, we have to pursue an intimacy with God. It is only when we establish this intimacy, that God begins to reveal our true Identity!
The level of how much we love the Lord our God is our single most greatest measure of success. Loving Him with all of our heart, mind and soul should be our first priority. To do this, we must understand that God loved us first. We aren't the ones initiating this love. To love God the way it is commanded, we must be filled in the Holy Spirit and so that it can lead us to pour out into others as well.
From our brokenness, God will bring forth a sweet aroma. A fragrance that comes out of the broken, becomes a powerful display of God's ability to create something beautiful out of pain. Thanks be to God who always leaves us in triumph. Let us be the sweet aroma that leads others to life!
Johnny shared how God helped him through the tough times in His life. He found his joy by walking in faith and in The Spirit. God continues to fills his life with happiness and peace. Each of us can take upon this challenge to follow Christ through our struggles, and always trust that no matter what, God is always there with us.
We have to always know when God is speaking to us. Always be willing to listen and humble ourselves as the Lord teaches us each and every day.
Even When we are in sin, He knows and sees us. We are created to be Image bearers. The sense of emptiness is what led us to Christ. When we experience God, we get to know Him. There is a difference between knowing God and being known by God.
We are no longer called servants, but friends of God. When God is calling you a friend, have a dialogue with Him as you would with a close friend!
Spiritual life comes with expectations of maturity and growth. Paul touches on this in 1 Cor 3:1-3. Just as we expect babies to grow up and become productive members of society, that same expectation is placed on Christians to grow from new believers into seasoned marathon runners in our walks with Christ.
Sister Angel teaches us about the seven preparations a bride makes from Ruth 3:1-5:
1. Cut ties with her old life
2. Cling to the Holy Spirit
3. Wash herself
4. Anoint herself
5. Put on her best garment
6. Forsake all others
7. Lay at His feet
Pastor Lindsay shares a powerful message about how our aim should be to behold Christ at all times. We are what we behold, our life must reflect the love and glory of our Savior!
Joseph shares from The Word about how we can develop a close and personal relationship with Christ Jesus!
Pastor Emmanuel shares his powerful testimony of how God took him from Hinduism and paved his path into following Christ; a life of fulfillment in the joy of the Lord.
David went through the stages of grief when he learned that his son was going to die. He isolated himself in the temple, he bargained with God for his son’s life, and then later David accepted the death of his son. God and His word are what helps get you out of your grieving. God loves you through your grieving and he takes your burden and gives you rest.
Our failures do not define us. Have hope for God can do great things in bad situations. God gives different gifts and abilities to each person. God calls you worthy regardless of what you’ve done. There’s nothing in your life that He can’t use for his glory.
Keep people in your life who can see through you and can be honest with you to help you in your times of need. Be present with people, get to know them past the superficial, and build real relationships and community. We should reflect Christ in our concern for the hurting.
God in His eternal sacrifice has made provision for us to overcome these emotions. At the cross you can bring your shame, and there is estoration and healing for us there and He releases His glory on our life. The remedy for rejection is at the cross, Jesus paid the price for us.
Our speakers from spend their time answering questions surrounding mental issues.
Time is where God does the healing It was not until Joseph had forgotten his sufferings that God made him fruitful. God cannot make you fruitful until you willingly let go and forget your past Forget the past memories that brought pain and there will be a moment the fruits you yield from that will bring blessings to other people.
The words anxiety and fear are not the same. Fear is part of God’s creation, which is why fear is not a bad thing, but it can become a bad thing. Battle against sin was one of the most pressing reasons for anxiety among faithful Christians. Another worry is about the future, especially during this political climate. There is only one way to handle anxiety: fix your vision - look above and look outside of us.
We may feel disheartened in our walk with Christ when we let our emotions take over and feelings of inadequacies may get in the way. To have our identity fully in Christ we need to fully surrender or be all in! We must give our ways and mind to His will.