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30101.03 Personal Transformation

Who are you really? There are three perceptions of “you”:

Who you think you are
Who others think you are
Who God knows you really are

God wants you to see yourself from His point of view. As you do, you will recognize the tremendous value God places on you and His desires for your life.

Before God’s vision of you can become a reality, He must transform you into the person He can use to fulfill His purposes. That requires developing a growing relationship with Him, adopting His values and priorities, and conforming your character to that of Christ.

Transformation Is Instantaneous, But Also a Life-Long Process

When you were spiritually born again, God exchanged your old identity for a brand-new one.

The apostle Paul explains:

“So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away—look, what is new has come!”

The instant you invited Jesus into your life as your Savior and Lord, the person God created you to be — the new you — was born.

^“Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.” —Ephesians 4:21-24, NLT

When you were born again, God exchanged your old identity for a brand new one.

In the spiritual realm, you were instantly transformed into a totally new person with a new nature. On the outside, you still look the same but on the inside God gave you a new identity in Christ.

But now in the physical realm, you must learn who you are in Christ so you can make choices consistent with what God has already done through this spiritual transformation.

Because of your new birth in Christ, you can now begin to live in a way consistent with this spiritual transformation. It is foolish to live in the past by continuing to make decisions based on your old identity. This new discovery and renewing of your mind is a life-long process.

By faith, continually accept the reality of who you are in Christ and allow God to conform you to your new identity. Believe what God says about you is true. When you base your identity on how God sees you, you can confidently live in the assurance of His perfect plan for your life.

Transformation Results in Character Development

Your character is comprised of values and convictions that have been developed by your relationships and life experiences. Character is the essence of who you are and spiritual maturity shapes character. Character is developed over time.

God told the prophet Samuel:

“People look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7)

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” —Romans 12:2, NLT

You can’t effectively be used by God without first adopting His values and priorities. This means letting go of worldly values and embracing the principles found in Scripture. It involves a shift in perspective, where God’s desires become your desires, and His priorities become your priorities. This transformation requires a willingness to submit to God’s authority and to seek His guidance in all areas of your life.

God’s ultimate goal for you is to become more like Christ. This process of sanctification involves the Holy Spirit working in you to transform your character. Then, your life will bear the fruit of the Spirit, such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). As you grow in Christlikeness, you become a vessel that God can use to accomplish His purposes.

When God reveals a change He wants you to make in what you think, say, or do — ask the Holy Spirit to help you bring about that transformation.

Transformation Happens by Overcoming Adversity

God uses adversity as a tool to refine us and increase our capacity for greatness. Our difficulties reveal our strength of character.

The apostle Paul explains:

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” —Romans 5:3-4, NLT

Adversity often tests our character and resilience. When we face challenges, we have the opportunity to develop qualities such as patience, perseverance, and courage. These experiences can strengthen our character and prepare us for future obstacles.

Through adversity, God gives us the opportunity to grow in our faith and spiritual character so we reflect more of his nature. But it is our choice whether or not we allow that transformation to take place. If we harbor resentment toward God and others, we will be weakened instead of strengthened through adversity.

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”—Romans 8:28, NLT

Recognize adversity as God’s way of refining your attitude and actions.

Through God’s transforming process, you become the person He created you to be. It is a process that will increasingly conform you to the image of Christ.

Transformation Happens as We Come to Know God’s Love

When we come to see and know God as He really is — full of love for us — that understanding transforms us. Knowing and believing that we are loved by God fills a need in our heart and changes us from the inside out so that we actually become more and more like Jesus.

John tells us: “So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” (I John 4:16, ESV).

In God’s perfect design, transformation happens as we know and believe the love of God.

Paul prays:

“that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height — to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God” —Ephesians 3:17-19, NKJV

We will never come to the end of knowing God’s love. But as we grow in understanding and believe it, we become more like Jesus and then we can love others with the same love God first gave to us.

As you develop this growing relationship with God, adopt His values and priorities, and allow your character to become more like Christ, you begin to see God’s vision of your life more clearly. This vision is not just about what you do, but who you are becoming. It involves using your unique gifts and talents to serve the Lord and advance His Kingdom. It means living a life that reflects God’s love and grace to the world around you.

Once you understand God’s vision of your life, you are called to live it out with faith and obedience. This involves stepping out in faith, trusting that God will equip you and guide you. It means being willing to take risks and make sacrifices for the sake of the Gospel. As you walk in obedience to God’s calling, you will experience the fulfillment and joy that comes from living out your God-given purpose.

As you embrace this process, you will begin to see God’s vision of your life unfold, and you will be equipped to live out your purpose with faith and obedience.

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30101.02 God’s Vision of You

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When God looks at you, how does He see you? If you are a believer, He sees you as perfect. Why? Because of what Jesus Christ accomplished in His death and resurrection. As a believer, God sees your life embodied in His Son. He sees you as having a new identity in Christ.

When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you instantly become a new creation. The old life, characterized by sin and separation from God, is replaced by a new life in Christ. This is beautifully expressed by the apostle Paul:

“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” This new identity means that believers are now children of God, with a new purpose and direction in life.” —2 Corinthians 5:17, NLT

The reality is you are very special to God.

God Sees You from a Divine Perspective

When you put your faith in Christ, His righteousness is credited to you. Despite your inherent flaws, God now sees you as righteous because of Christ’s sacrificial death and resurrection.

Paul explains:

“God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.” —2 Corinthians 5:21

Through faith in Christ, believers are justified, meaning that God sees them as righteous because of Jesus’ righteousness. This forgiveness is not based on the person’s own merits or actions but on the grace of God.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 3:23-24

This is a gift of grace from God and is not something that can be earned.

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.” —Ephesians 1:7

In Ephesians 1:7, Paul explains that through Christ’s sacrifice, believers are cleansed of their sins and are no longer held accountable for them.

In Christ, believers are no longer enslaved by sin.

“We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.” — Romans 6:6-7

This freedom allows Christians to live their new life empowered by the Holy Spirit, no longer dominated by sinful desires.

Through forgiveness and justification, believers have peace with God.

“Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Romans 5:1

This peace is a result of being reconciled to God and now having a restored relationship with Him.

Forgiveness and new life in Christ also mean the promise of eternal life.

“For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16

This eternal life is a gift from God and is the ultimate expression of His love and grace.

When God looks at you, He sees you through eyes of love, grace, and purpose. His perspective is not limited by human flaws or failures; instead, He views you as His beloved creation, uniquely designed and deeply valued.

God Sees Your Unique Design

God custom-designed you while you were still in your mother’s womb.

The Psalmist exclaims:

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” —Psalm 139:14, NIV

This verse highlights the uniqueness and intricate design with which God created each one of us. We are not accidents or mistakes; rather, we are intentional creations of God Himself. We find our self-worth in the knowledge that God has uniquely formed us to perfectly fit into His divine plan.

The term “fearfully” in this context means with great reverence and respect, while “wonderfully” means uniquely and marvelously. Together, they convey the idea that God created us with great care and intention, and that we are marvelous works of His hands.

God created each of us with great care and purpose. Every detail of our being, from our physical attributes to our personalities and talents, has been carefully crafted by our Creator. This intentional design underscores the value and worth that each of us holds in God’s eyes.

Each person is a unique creation of God. There is no one else exactly like you. It means that you have a specific role and purpose that only you can fulfill.

“Certainly you made my mind and heart; you wove me together in my mother’s womb.” —Psalm 139:13

Understanding that you are uniquely designed by God gives you a profound sense of purpose and significance. Your life is part of a greater plan orchestrated by God.

God Sees Your Kingdom Purpose

Our all-powerful, all-wise, and all-loving heavenly Father uniquely equipped you for a specific purpose within His master plan. You exist for a reason.

The apostle Paul explains:

“For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.” — Ephesians 2:10

God designed your personality, equipped you with certain abilities, gave you a particular family, and placed you in a specific environment. There is nothing random about you. You are God’s masterpiece created to fulfill His purpose.

This means that you have been given everything you need to accomplish the good works that God has planned for you.

God sees you as empowered and equipped to accomplish all you were created to do. He has given you unique gifts and talents to serve others and advance His Kingdom.

“Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” —1 Peter 4:10

Your life has intrinsic value and significance in God’s eyes. He has a specific plan for you, and your existence is part of His greater design.

“‘For I know what I have planned for you,’ says the Lord. ‘I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.'” —Jeremiah 29:11

This realization can transform the way you view yourself and your life, encouraging you to embrace your individuality and live confidently, knowing that you are loved and valued by God.

God Sees You Through Eyes of Love

God loves you and wants a love relationship with you. Because God is love, love permeates His entire being. No one will ever love you more, be as committed to you, or make a greater sacrifice for you.

Jesus proclaimed:

“Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love.” —John 15:9

God’s love is beyond comprehension, and it invites you into an intimate relationship—one that transforms your life and fills your heart with purpose and joy.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8

God sees you as His beloved child. Through faith in Christ, you are adopted into His family and given the status of a son or daughter. This relationship is intimate and personal, filled with love and care.

“But to all who have received him—those who believe in his name—he has given the right to become God’s children.” — John 1:12

God’s love for you is profound and unconditional. He values you immensely and desires a deep, loving relationship with you.

In summary, when God looks at you, He sees you as His beloved child, righteous and redeemed, a masterpiece, loved and valued, forgiven and free, empowered and equipped, with a significant purpose. His perspective is filled with love, grace, and a divine vision of your life.

Embrace God’s vision of you as He reveals more in the pages of His love letter to you — the Bible.

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30101.01.1 Total Life Discipleship Bible Verses

Relationship-Centered

“Jesus said to him, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. The second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” —Matthew 22:37-39

“For the whole law can be summed up in a single commandment, namely, ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’” —Galatians 5:14

“Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.” — Romans 12:10

“Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” — Ephesians 4:2-3

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others. And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.” — Colossians 3:12-14

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Grace-Based

“For by grace you are saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so that no one can boast.” — Ephesians 2:8-9

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” — Romans 3:23-24

“Now the law came in so that the transgression may increase, but where sin increased, grace multiplied all the more, so that just as sin reigned in death, so also grace will reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” — Romans 5:20-21

“He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace, granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began.” —2 Timothy 1:9

“Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.” — Hebrews 4:16

Spirit-Dependent

“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God.” — Romans 8:14

“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and will cause you to remember everything I said to you.” — John 14:26

“And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit.” —Ephesians 5:18

“But I say, live by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.” — Galatians 5:16

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” — Galatians 5:22-23

Love-Motivated

“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” —1 Corinthians 13:13

“We love because he loved us first.” —1 John 4:19

“I give you a new commandment—to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. Everyone will know by this that you are my disciples—if you have love for one another.” — John 13:34-35

“Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.” — Ephesians 5:1-2

“And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.” — Colossians 3:14

“Above all keep your love for one another fervent, because love covers a multitude of sins.” —1 Peter 4:8

Biblically-Focused

“Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God—what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.” — Romans 12:2

“But he answered, ‘It is written, Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'” — Matthew 4:4

“Your word is a lamp to walk by, and a light to illumine my path.” — Psalm 119:105

“Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.” —2 Timothy 3:16-17

“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.” — Hebrews 4:12

“But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves.” — James 1:22

93531 Hearing the Voice of God

Table of Content

Hearing What God Has to Say to You

93532 Eight Great Ways to Honor Your Wife

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As a husband, you are uniquely able to honor your wife in ways no one else can.

To show honor was God’s original design for the husband-wife relationship. Sadly, this is a missing ingredient in many marriages today.

When you honor your wife, you’ll find her responsive and appreciative. It will bring a new level of fulfillment in your relationship. Join author David Chadwick as he shares eight great ways to show this special kind of love:

trust her instincts
share your heart
be strong and humble
read her well
help launch her gifts
be a guardian and gardener
ask a certain question
use words wisely

Make honoring your wife an everyday part of your marriage…and enjoy the forever blessings that result!

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93533 Eight Great Ways to Honor Your Husband

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As a wife, you are uniquely able to honor your husband in ways no one else can.

Tragically, in today’s culture, the idea of honor in the marriage relationship has been lost. It’s a key reason so many marriages aren’t what they could be. In Eight Ways to Honor Your Husband, author Marilynn Chadwick shares how you can show this special kind of love:

become strong
guard your home
believe the best
lighten his load
build him up
dream big together
create a culture of honor

As you honor your husband, you and he will both experience new heights of fulfillment and intimacy—and you’ll show others how beautiful the husband-wife union can be when it follows God’s design.

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93501 MOH Overview, Website, and Podcast

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Moments of Hope is dedicated to spreading hope and faith for spiritual transformation.

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ABOUT

David Chadwick has been a prominent figure in the Charlotte, North Carolina, religious community for over four decades. He is the founding pastor of Moments of Hope Church (MOHC), where he continues to lead and inspire his congregation.

David Chadwick’s journey began with a degree in Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he also played basketball under the legendary coach Dean Smith and was part of the 1969 Final Four team. He furthered his education with a graduate degree in Counseling from the University of Florida and earned both a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary.

In addition to his pastoral duties, David Chadwick is an accomplished author, having written eight books.

David has been married to Marilynn, his wife of over 40 years, and together they have three children and ten grandchildren. His commitment to his family and his faith continues to be a cornerstone of his life and ministry.

Marilynn Chadwick is known for her dedication to faith-based initiatives and mentoring young leaders. She is the founder of Seeds of Hope, a non-profit organization established in 2006 that provides financial support and mentorship to talented young individuals with big dreams but limited resources.

Marilynn is also an integral part of the teaching team at Moments of Hope Church.

Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia and a Master’s in Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts at Duke Divinity School.

Marilynn’s work with Seeds of Hope and her involvement in the church highlight her commitment to empowering young people and fostering spiritual growth within her community.

65500.0 Soul Prescription (eBooks)

The content of Soul Prescription is available as a collection of 11 eBooks.

5 Steps to True Healing and Freedom

Soul Prescription offers the healing and hope you seek. With a unique, methodical, and biblically based approach to eliminating sin habits, these five steps will help you evaluate your behavior and attitudes in light of God’s standards. Then you can begin the process of turning away from debilitating habits and embrace Holy Spirit–empowered virtues.

These proven principles are the result of decades of experience from the respected Christian leader Bill Bright and the well-known biblical counselor Henry Brandt.

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Pride: It’s All About Me

Have you bought into the “all about me” attitude that’s prevalent in our culture today? Even if you haven’t done it consciously, do you sometimes act that way? Do you always want to be first in line? Are you rude behind the wheel, trying to get ahead of everyone else? Do you want to have a better house, car or other possessions than those around you? Pride can rear its head in all kinds of ugly ways.

Pride’s family of behaviors includes conceit, self-righteousness, boasting, selfish ambition, showing off, vanity, and impatience. Discover how these vices can be replaced with humility.

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Fear: From Doubt to Dread

Feeling afraid? Is fear keeping you in bondage? Does fear influence your future?

Some fear may be natural and acceptable. But living in fear because you refuse to move on is another matter: it is sin. A person can have a sinful fear habit just as surely as an immorality habit or a drunkenness habit.

When we are not trusting in God’s care for us, we naturally react to our circumstances by trying to figure out how we can meet our own needs. It is a kind of homegrown providence, and it will never do.

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Anger: When Mad is Bad

Feeling angry? Is anger destroying your relationships? Do you want to change?

Anger is a strong feeling of dislike, displeasure, or antagonism. It is connected to a host of other negative feelings and behaviors, including rage, hatred, bitterness, vengefulness, and violence.

What do you do if you are filled with rage or hatred or bitterness? What do you do if you are vengeful or violent? By God’s grace, you get rid of the sin of anger and replace it with the virtue of forgiveness.

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Overindulgence: Enough is Not Enough

Do you eat too much? Do you find it hard to stop after one or two drinks? Overindulging can have serious consequences, from health problems to jail time, and more.

There are many ways people may let their appetites get out of control. A mother might spend far more time working out at the gym than she needs to keep in shape, neglecting her family responsibilities in the process. A young person might love the adrenaline rush from thrill-seeking activities, such as extreme skiing and class-5 river rafting, to the point that he risks his life. And what about caffeine? Or cigarettes?

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Immorality: Sex Misused

Addicted to porn? Giving in to sexual temptation? Feeling shame? Sex misused can destroy your relationships and your health.

There are many awful ways that the gift of sexuality can be perverted and turned into something degrading and shameful. But the bottom line is that the only place where sexual activity is acceptable is between a man and a woman who are married to each other. As hard as it may seem, sexual abstinence is the requirement for anyone who is not married. And for married couples, sexual attention can be directed only toward your spouse.

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Dissatisfaction: The Restless Heart

Feeling restless? Discontent with your circumstances? Does it seem that nothing ever satisfies?

We have so much, but we want more. If somebody else has got it and we do not, we want it. Even if we do not need it, and even if God has offered no indication that He wants to give it to us, we think it has got to be ours. This attitude goes by the name of envy or jealousy or covetousness. Whatever you call this attitude, it is an improper craving for something another person possesses to such an extent that you cannot be happy unless you have it. It is a sinful desire for things that belong to your neighbor.

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Deceit: Showing a False Face

Feeling guilty about that lie you told today? Or have you told so many that you have a hard time remembering what the truth is? Or perhaps you deceive subtly by pretending to be someone you’re not. Are your relationships suffering for it?

Do you tell falsehoods when it serves your purpose? Do you pretend to be what you are not? Do you trick others for profit?

It can be very tempting to shade the truth or present oneself in a false light for selfish reasons. Nevertheless, each of us must give up deception and learn the ways of honesty and integrity.

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Divisiveness: Disturbing the Peace

Are you critical of others? Do your words sometimes harm your relationships? Do you desire to tame your tongue?

Divisiveness can be a problem in any type of team or group. But in a church group, particularly, unity is essential to bearing fruit. It is as we are all in one accord that we move ahead, under the Spirit’s direction, to the future that God has for us.

When an individual is picking a fight with someone else or setting one part of a group against another, he or she is at fault before God and the body. Some people seem to have a knack for contributing to a conflict so that strife grows and grows.

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Rebellion: Playing Against Your Own Team

Do you have a hard time submitting to the authority over you at work, in your family, at church, or in other situations? Do you disrespect authority figures by refusing to comply, or doing a poor job?

The fact is that in life there are authority structures. In governments, in businesses, in churches, in homes, some people are leaders over others. In different situations, indeed, each of us is a follower and a leader. Except in certain limited situations, to reject or undermine properly instituted authority is to rebel against the order God has established in human society.

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Irresponsibility: The Undisciplined Life

Are you often late for appointments no matter how hard you try to change? Do you leave work, school or other projects to the last minute? Are you always stressed out because you can’t find things?

Irresponsibility manifests itself in many ways. Some people are irresponsible with time. They are habitually late for engagements, causing other people inconvenience as a result. Or they procrastinate, putting off doing what they know they ought to do. Others are irresponsible with material objects. They borrow things from others and either forget to return them or else let them become damaged while in their possession. Or they may take poor care of their own possessions.

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93392 Live Supernaturally with Son Power

This video will give you insight into understanding God’s power (Son Power) that is at work within us (Ephesians 1:19) through faith in the Son of God and man. The salvation that Jesus granted us goes far beyond eternal life in heaven. If we follow Him, He promised us we will then have life and have it to the fullest on earth as well (John 10:10).

This great power from God is made manifest in us when we crucify our old lives, putting our old sin patterns to death on the cross. To the degree we agree with Him and do that, it’s no longer the darkened old you who lives, but Christ who lives within you, radiating His glory and power through your life (Galatians 2:20). You will become like a prism, reflecting His holiness, goodness, mercy, love and power for the world around you to see.

When this takes place, you will truly become more than a conqueror in Jesus (Romans 8:37). Through His mighty Son Power (2 Corinthians 4:7), you will be able to accomplish more than you ever dreamed possible before knowing Him (Ephesians 3:20)!

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Also, take a moment and reflect on the promises in the Word of God referenced above:

“…what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might” – Ephesians 1:19

“You will have life and have it to the full” – John 10:10

“My old life has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives within me.” – Galatians 2:20

“Our great power is from God, not from ourselves” – 2 Corinthians 4:7

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask of think” – Ephesians 3:20

“In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” – Romans 8:37

Finally, here’s the transcript in case you want to ponder the words in the video at your own pace:

Jesus wants to be your power source for exceptional living — living that not only affects this life, but also the one to come. Son Power impacts spiritual life like sun power impacts our physical life.

The sun is the source of unbelievable and virtually unlimited power. Its rays provide warmth, light, and energy. Without the sun, we would be in complete darkness. Without the sun, we would have no plant life or food to sustain us. Without the sun, life on earth would not exist. The sun is the center of our existence as the earth revolves around it.

A little more than two thousand years ago, Jesus, the Son of God, entered our world, bringing light and life and hope. Just as the sun is the source of life for the earth, we find that Jesus is our source of supernatural life by establishing our relationship with God. Just as the earth revolves around the sun, absorbing light and life, we receive light and spiritual life through the Son. Jesus came to bring us a new way of life. This new life includes his power working in and through us.

In the same way that we trust in Jesus Christ’s power on the cross for our salvation, we must trust him for power through the Holy Spirit to live each day in the life he has designed for us. The apostle Paul explains, “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20).

The Son-powered life is a life possessed by the Holy Spirit of God, controlled by him, and empowered by him. If we trust in the power of self to live the Christian life, we will fail. Paul said it well, “Our great power is from God, not from ourselves” (2 Corinthians 4:7). When the Spirit’s power energizes us, we will experience God’s work in and through us as we see his power displayed in the world around us.

Jesus generates the power we need to live the life that God has planned for us. When that happens, the Son rises with power in our heart and we begin to experience an extraordinary life. “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20).

That is Son Power. Power that enables us to accomplish all that God has for us to do and be.

Do you want to live the Son-powered life? What are you going to do with the Son Power that God has made available to you? Are you going to settle for a life of mediocrity and low impact? Or are you going to rise, go from here, and live as the Son-powered vessel God wants you to be?

It’s a decision that only you can make.

Choose Son Power and let God fill you with His power so your life will make an impact on eternity.

93391 How To Store Treasure In Heaven

This video will show you how to live a life of significance that echoes throughout eternity, as you lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven.

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Our time, talent, and treasure are being consumed daily. The question is: Are those investments going to pay eternal or temporal dividends?

Through our FREE system of KingdomNomics Applied Devotions, you will discover principles that can help you become a wise steward of your time, talent, and treasure. These life-transforming devotions will help you:

Discover how to use all of your resources strategically to glorify God.
Become more heavenly-minded and earthly-sensitive.
Experience the benefits of joyfully trading earthly, temporary, gratification for something that will last forever.

You see, each of us is given a “loaf” of time. Each new day shortens it by one slice. You’ll make many investments in this life and the moments invested in exploring these devotions will bring dividends that will change your eternal future.

Matthew 6:19-21 tells us, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Luke 12:16-21 also says, “And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’

“Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain. And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”’

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’

“This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”

In case you missed part of the video, here’s a transcript:

Have you ever considered that everything we can see and touch is ultimately going to pass away? We live in a perishable world; it is all subject to decay and destruction. That’s a sobering thought!

As Christians, each one of us has a dual citizenship, one here on earth and one in heaven. Our resources: time, talent, and treasure, are all perishable in the earthly realm, but they become imperishable when we invest them in the heavenly kingdom of God; they last forever with eternal rewards. And that means we can generate treasure that extends into eternity rather than having our legacies abruptly end in an earthy grave.

Jesus Christ came into this world to reunite us with God; he also came to save us from wasting our lives. Our relationship with Christ transforms us in many ways. One of those transformations is a desire to use all of the resources God has blessed us with to further his Kingdom.

In his letter to the Colossians, the apostle Paul admonishes us to “set our sights on the realities of heaven.” Our focus needs to be on heaven and eternity! Do you want to convert the perishable things you now possess into imperishable treasure? If so, you need to see yourself as God’s steward of what he has entrusted to you and strategically use your time, talent and treasure to bring about your heavenly reward.

Jesus said, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (Matthew 6:33). C. S. Lewis put that verse in his own words: “Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.”

We live in a time bubble that can pop at any moment. When that happens, we will find ourselves in a new paradigm facing the realities of our eternal future.

Are you cooperating with God in the use of your time, talent and treasure? Or are your resources being consumed in perishable endeavors?

Jesus gave us this sure eternal investment tip when he said, “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.”

God wants to help you adjust your focus from your desires to his desires. He wants to help you invest in His Eternal Kingdom. He is able to use your little to do great things.

With each new day, watch for God appointed opportunities to invest your time, talent, and treasure into things that create eternal value.

Yes, your treasure can last forever. It is guaranteed and the returns are fantastic!

Focus on eternal treasure for lasting impact.

Invest in Heaven.

Discover how you can enjoy a life that will echo into eternity.