How To Face The Future

1. Include God in all your plans.
2. Do not presume about tomorrow - focus on today.
3. Do not put off what good you can do today until tomorrow.

How To Face The Future, Rick Warren

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9

but

"If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God." - Hebrews 10:26

"What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?" - James 2:14

"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." - James 2:17

"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." - Jeremiah 29:13

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." - Mark 10:27

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,he restores my soul,
He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your road and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

- Psalms 23

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." - James 1:12

How To Recognise God's Voice

"Don't always believe everything you hear just because someone says it's a message from God - test it to see if it really is." - 1 John 4:1

1. Does it agree with what the bible says?

2. Does it make me more Christ-like?

3. Does my church family confirm it?

4. Is it consistent with how God shaped me?

5. Does it concern my responsibility?

6. Is it convicting rather than condemning?

7. Do I sense peace about it?

From Rick Warren's Sermon Notes - How to Recognize God's Voice

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,
for I am gentle and humble in heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

- Matthew 11:28-30

Maverick got saved during Planet Shaker's 1015 !!!

- upheld in prayer 01/10