Dealing With An Amputation
Hello TPN Poster Readers!
Due to the fact that there was no Staff Meeting on Wednesday, I didn't get to my Post till today. Sorry for the delay.
So, without further ado...here are my notes:
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1 Peter 5:6-9
-Lions: They prey on the ones that are out of the crowd
The weak ones that aren't connected.
-Satan will use wedges to single you out from the group
He'll use the little things
-You are part of a group whether you like it or not
>Cultivate the friendships you have NOW
John 17:20-26
-Christian unity is the way to reach the world
Wedges Kill.
1 Corinthians 12:4-27
-We're doing different stuff, but we all answer to the same God.
-You've received the gifts that you have because before the creation of the world, He chose you for that gift, and to use it for HIS glory.
-If we work together as He wants us to, we would see amazing things happen.
-You must be functioning with other believers.
-You know what is right and what is wrong;
Do something about it.
-The care and love for one another is the key to unity
-The choice is in front of you
-The fact that you are still here, means you still have work to do
-We must be a team; one body
>Start with the teams you're in already
-We're not promised tomorrow
>If you don't fix it now, you live with it
>>So, fix it now
>>>In order to be fixed, you have to have the love He's called us to have
Ask Him for the right attitude.
[If We Are the Body - Casting Crowns]
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Unity. We've talked about it before. In Devos. Past TPNs. Church. And some other various things. So maybe you're thinking, OK, I've heard all this before...Even if you have, don't tune it out. This is such an incredibly important subject in the life of a Christian. We need each other. We need the support of our fellow Christians. Don't let the little things tear you apart. Stay strong in your friendship. Most importantly, make Him your center. He is the key to every friendship, every relationship you will ever have. Without Him in the center, what grip do you have? I've seen many friendships crumble over the littlest things. Let me tell you, it's not easy. Yes, God works everything out. He brings everything around for the good of everyone and the glory of Him. But, does that mean we should sit around and just wait for God to work things out? No. He will work things out, but we need to be a part of making that happen. Don't let the little things come in between you and your friends. If you do, before you know it the wedge will be too far in to pull it out. Sometimes you can put the pieces back together, but a lot of times the friendship's never quite whole again, if you let it go too far.
Every friendship you have needs to be centered around Him. Even if you aren't the bestest friends, even if the extent of your friendship is saying "hey, what's up". Strengthen every friendship. We need to be a tight-knit group. Can the world be changed through one person alone? With God, yeah. Is it easy? No way. We will do great things if we stand strong and stand together. We make an impact through being a tight group, and ONE BODY. Every single part of the body is vital. The Body of Christ has to work together. If we don't, we will crumble. Don't let it happen.
We are the Body. Stand Strong. Become a force to be reckoned with.
Make Him the Center
Due to the fact that there was no Staff Meeting on Wednesday, I didn't get to my Post till today. Sorry for the delay.
So, without further ado...here are my notes:
-------
1 Peter 5:6-9
-Lions: They prey on the ones that are out of the crowd
The weak ones that aren't connected.
-Satan will use wedges to single you out from the group
He'll use the little things
-You are part of a group whether you like it or not
>Cultivate the friendships you have NOW
John 17:20-26
-Christian unity is the way to reach the world
Wedges Kill.
1 Corinthians 12:4-27
-We're doing different stuff, but we all answer to the same God.
-You've received the gifts that you have because before the creation of the world, He chose you for that gift, and to use it for HIS glory.
-If we work together as He wants us to, we would see amazing things happen.
-You must be functioning with other believers.
-You know what is right and what is wrong;
Do something about it.
-The care and love for one another is the key to unity
-The choice is in front of you
-The fact that you are still here, means you still have work to do
-We must be a team; one body
>Start with the teams you're in already
-We're not promised tomorrow
>If you don't fix it now, you live with it
>>So, fix it now
>>>In order to be fixed, you have to have the love He's called us to have
Ask Him for the right attitude.
[If We Are the Body - Casting Crowns]
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Unity. We've talked about it before. In Devos. Past TPNs. Church. And some other various things. So maybe you're thinking, OK, I've heard all this before...Even if you have, don't tune it out. This is such an incredibly important subject in the life of a Christian. We need each other. We need the support of our fellow Christians. Don't let the little things tear you apart. Stay strong in your friendship. Most importantly, make Him your center. He is the key to every friendship, every relationship you will ever have. Without Him in the center, what grip do you have? I've seen many friendships crumble over the littlest things. Let me tell you, it's not easy. Yes, God works everything out. He brings everything around for the good of everyone and the glory of Him. But, does that mean we should sit around and just wait for God to work things out? No. He will work things out, but we need to be a part of making that happen. Don't let the little things come in between you and your friends. If you do, before you know it the wedge will be too far in to pull it out. Sometimes you can put the pieces back together, but a lot of times the friendship's never quite whole again, if you let it go too far.
Every friendship you have needs to be centered around Him. Even if you aren't the bestest friends, even if the extent of your friendship is saying "hey, what's up". Strengthen every friendship. We need to be a tight-knit group. Can the world be changed through one person alone? With God, yeah. Is it easy? No way. We will do great things if we stand strong and stand together. We make an impact through being a tight group, and ONE BODY. Every single part of the body is vital. The Body of Christ has to work together. If we don't, we will crumble. Don't let it happen.
We are the Body. Stand Strong. Become a force to be reckoned with.
Make Him the Center