I've just gotten a cold, so that's a thing.
This particular variety of sickness is literally the worst thing I've ever experienced.
Not because I am disabled or anything because of it, but it's attacked my throat, and that makes it the worst thing. I can't drink water without feeling like garbage. Food isn't as enjoyable because i know in the back of my mind that I'm not going to feel good afterwards.
I can't even drink water without feeling terrible. And just existing also sucks because whenever I swallow I hope for it to feel better, but it doesn't.
Just venting at this point, UGH.
Momentum conference: November 2-3 Fri-Sat
$79 Oct 30 early bird end.
Plans for YA future,
They don't want it to be a copypasta of Sunday, they want it to be their own feel, maybe incorporate grow groups?
February YA retreat in Nackamin(sp)
Good time to refresh, Saturday, Sunday
Offering: plans for food and outreach and incentives. Invite other people!
John preaching:
Being in this new facility, full band with rotations, no need for tear down, basically awesome stuff all around.
Something we've all probably heard before:
In The Zone
"Let's get out of our comfort zones."
Pushing past boundaries, go and grow and so amazing
Things for Him.
What is your comfort zone?
Our lives, we've got so much going on, we know what we feel comfortable in.
Playing sports, gaming, going to the park, lake trips, restaurants, couch.
Story time with John:
John was good at getting other people out of their comfort zones
There as this one kid in particular:
These guys were biking, rode up a huge hill in grade 9-10, down thehill there's a huge jump at the top of the next hill.
Name? Anyways, he was booking it!
Serious air! Kinda landed the front wheelie, but biffed it so hard, even hurt his leg, and busted his front tire.
Same kid, more peer pressure.
Again on the bikes, these guys bunny hopping the driveway,
His friend catches his tire at the end, so he eats it over a drop face first probably.
What is your comfort zone? Entertainment, movies, tv, going to musicals, theatre,
Your career, heading to work everyday,
Routines of life, schedules,
Emotions, how you can be easily led by your emotions.
A place where you feel at ease, or delayed.
Walking with God is all about getting out of our comfort zones.
All the stores, examples in the Bible of people who did absolutely great things definitely here outside of their comfort zones.
Our first step is choosing Jesus
Society says do everything you can for yourself.
When we choose Jesus it's the opposite, we served someone else, we follow someone.
Luke 18:18
Jesus talking to the rich young ruler
Good ruler what must I do to enter the kingdom of heaven?
One thing you still lack: sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor. Verse 22.
Easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle,
"What is impossible with men is possible with God." Luke 18:27
Johns in law relative or uncle:
Massive house, golfing green, huge pool goes into a waterfall, literally insane, basically should be in a magazine. A million dollars of art.
2 Ferraris,
Crazy house you have! "It's just stuff."
It didn't bring him happiness, he was separated from his wife, he didn't see his kids much,
People try to find happiness in the things of this world,
We need to be those who go after Jesus, for that is where we will wind true comfort.
3 areas of life to step out
1. Have a heart that gives
Can't find happiness through possessions, but when you serve you experience Gods goodness
God loves a cheerful giver
Freely you have received, freely give.
Don't believe society, focus on God, give your whole life to Him.
It's not about how much you have, but how much you give. Disciple others, fill this place with people who are transformed for Jesus, THAT is out heart
2. Be Kingdom Minded
Doing what God has called you to do, understanding your calling, asking what has God called you to do?
There is a spot for you, in YA, in church, in your workplace.
Be the most fruitful yourself you can be.
Maybe you haven't asked that question, why here? Why are you doing the things you do.
Go to work everyday, church in Sunday, you don't even think about it because you do it every day.
Push those boundaries, don't be held back. It's going to take work, sacrifice to further His kingdom, stepping into where God is calling us to go
Matthew 6:33
"Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."
Work for the food that endures for eternal life
God wants us to enjoy things, sports etc
But it's not about that, it's about being a light in those situations
3. Know your source
The rich rulers wealth was his whole life, he was sad when Jesus told him to sell his things and give them to the poor.
Do you have a similar mindset? Is that your comfort? If Jesus asked you to give it up would you be upset? Would you be able to give it up?
What are we taking with us? The things that are eternal, that will last forever.
John was at a missions trip, a part of street ministry.
Guy sitting at a bus stop, John "do you want to go talk to him?" John being bold at YWAM, I'll go and you just jump in.
This guy was a traveling musician, not a local here in Australia. The Holy Spirit totally took over, talking abut God and the things God had for him and what His plans were. By the end John was leading this guy to Christ, at a bus stop in Australia.
These are the things that will last, we will see these are the people we touched, we prayed for, we experienced life with!
God is our source.
Step out! Don't feel like it's inconvenient for you, trust Gods timing, sacrifice your own.
Listen where God is speaking and step out in that.
Luke 18:27 "Impossible with man, possible with God."
When you start a ministry, you are going to hit walls. Push past those things that might try to tear our ministry apart.
When we start to grow, numbers going up, people showing up. The enemy will try to intervene, and we will pursue Gods plan for our lives together.
It's not just our vision, it's our vision.
Ana's plan:
Write a name of someone who we will commit to pray for and invite to our YA events.
That's all for now!
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