Lesson Recap - Story of God Week 4

Wednesday night we looked at the story of Abraham and how God blessed him.
We then took time to realize our individual blessings and then challenged and prayed in groups and came up with ways we could use the blessings God has given us for other people.  God does not bless us for our own self-indulgent purposes.  He does it so we will spread God's love and hope to others.

God should ultimately decide and declare the right use of our lives, talents, time, and energy.

Here's a brand new music video from Manic Drive discussing if we really are willing to save others and use our blessings for God's purpose or if we'll hold on to tightly to less important things like our time, money, and energy for our own pleasure.



Remember, God desires to bless his people.

Would it be easier or harder to let God decide the right use of your life?
-Easier because you know you’re following God’s will?
-Harder because it takes more effort to focus on God’s will?

What would have to change?
-More time knowing God's word and listening to the Spirit's direction.
-How you let people direct your life.
-More submission. Not laughing at God’s plan like Abraham did.
-Less worry about “tower of babel” prestige and recognition, money, etc.
(There’s nothing wrong with making $, but that means God is entrusting YOU to do a LOT WITH IT.) To whom much is given much is expected. Those who can be trusted with little can be trusted with much.