Ephesians 3:20-21

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          Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

• Keep Jesus within you throughout your life no matter what
• He will give you everlasting life
• There is nothing left for us to do except praise God
•  "God is able" has to be one of the best and most accurate phrases in the Bible

Ephesians 3:16

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           I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.

• Be in Gods Presence
• Pray to him
• Honor, Glorify, and Praise Him
• We can pray that God will strengthen them with power through his indwelling Spirit
• We should always pray for others

2 Corinthians 4:7

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But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

• Basically, our Focus should be on Who God Really Is and not for all that he does
• what is most important is the integrity of the messenger no matter the situation, so that the message can be seen without distraction
• Gods power should be shown clearly

Acts 4:31

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           After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

• Once you have been saved, your whole life turns around
• Being saved redeems you of all your sins
• Prayer changes us
•  Prayer calls on God to change circumstances
• Prayer transforms God's people and brings about salvation
• It males us bold for the Lord

John 6:20-21

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           [Jesus] said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid." Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

• Fear nothing with God in your life.
•  First, Jesus uses a name ("I Am") that identifies himself with God who delivered Moses and the Israelites from Egypt.
• Second, he uses a surprisingly frequent command found throughout the Bible: "Don't be afraid."
•  When we are willing to invite Jesus into our lives during the middle of our storms and messes, he not only says, "I Am, don't be afraid!" but he also helps us find our way to our most important destination, ultimate deliverance.

1 John 4:18

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            There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

• Everyone is not perfect.
• Everything we do with our heart flows from it (Proverbs)
• Fearing love is not a bad thing.
• WE must face our fears!... Especially when one loves another.
• Love Unconditionally As God Has Loved You! (John 13:34-35)

2 Corinthians 4:16

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           Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

• Don't be down in the dumps as people say.
• God is always there to cure your hurting heart.
• Never lose hope when all hope is gone.

John 13:34

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A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

• Faithful Father, thank you for your never ending love. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit and pour love into my heart so I can love others as Jesus has loved me. I need your help to love those who have disappointed and hurt me. O God, I don't want my bitterness or resentment to keep someone from serving you and knowing Jesus' grace. In the name of my loving Savior I pray. Amen.
• Have Respect For One Another.
• One will do to you as you to do them.

Romans 12:10

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           Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

• the basis of this loving devotion and honor is found in one central truth: Because God is our Father, we are one family.
• We are siblings in God's Kingdom.
• Our relationship is eternal and built on God's grace to us and our grace expressed to each other.

Joshua 4:23-24

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[Joshua said,] "For the LORD your God dried up the Jordan before you until you had crossed over. The LORD your God did to the Jordan what he had done to the Red Sea when he dried it up before us until we had crossed over. He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the LORD is powerful and so that you might always fear the LORD your God."

• God demonstrates his love to us because...
•  he is loving.
•  he knows we would be lost without it.
•  he wants to show his power to the peoples of the world.
•  he wants us to know his awesome might to save.
• God demonstrates his love for us so we will deeply respect, honor, and revere him.

Psalm 130:7

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         O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.

• Even when we disappoint, hurt, offend, or rebel against him, HE STILL LOVES US!
• While we were sinners he sent Jesus to redeem us from sin and death.
• Why trust anything or anyone else with our future?
• Let's lean on God's unfailing love!

2 Corinthians 4:18

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            So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

• No matter our belief system, we ultimately have to trust what we can't see.
• The Father is something to hang on too!
•  This requires us to look past the seen to find my Father who is unseen.
• He is the one who guarantees the unseen!

Getting to Know God.. Takes Time!

All You Need to do is Believe!

Psalm 3:3

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           But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.

• KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!
• KEEP A POSITIVE MIND!
• God is our protector and our proud Father. He gives us glory because he loves us. Because he is our Father who gives us such gracious gifts, we don't walk with our head bowed low and our spirits slumped over. He gives us ultimate victory!