Starving the Gods
Rich Wooten
Zephaniah 2:10-11
Starting a new year is always a hopeful occasion. At least the way I see things. There is an expectancy of new-ness and potential that I like to focus on for the new year. While I don't do much in the way of resolutions, I do take some time to dream a bit on what I think the new year may bring. It's a moment to turn the page on last year, it's difficulties and tough moments, perhaps the whole year was a tough one. And we can then look forward to the next year. I don't want to oversell it or make it more interesting than it is, but there is just something about writing 2016 rather than 2015 that is important.
Is this the year? Is this the year that I finally do...
Is this the year we finally can...
Could it be than finally it will...
Have fun with 'expectations vs. reality' photos.
4-5 photo comparisons.
These can go on for sure! There are some important lessons from this - rarely does the expectation meet the reality. Going into that with this knowledge helps us for sure. SO we either temper our expectation, or our reality needs to measure up.
One of the great things about a new year is that of our spiritual life, taking stock of how we are doing, and recognizing that there is always room to grow. Today, I am going to pry back the difficulty of expectation vs. reality when it comes to our spiritual lives. Hopefully give some tools to help us with our expectations, but also help us with our reality. We will be looking at an iconic story in the Bible as well as some less familiar moments found in the Old Testament. I am excited about this message - it has been brewing in me for a long time!
PRAY
Turn with me to 2 Peter 1
2 Peter 1:3-8
His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. By these He has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine ...
Rich Wooten
Zephaniah 2:10-11
Starting a new year is always a hopeful occasion. At least the way I see things. There is an expectancy of new-ness and potential that I like to focus on for the new year. While I don't do much in the way of resolutions, I do take some time to dream a bit on what I think the new year may bring. It's a moment to turn the page on last year, it's difficulties and tough moments, perhaps the whole year was a tough one. And we can then look forward to the next year. I don't want to oversell it or make it more interesting than it is, but there is just something about writing 2016 rather than 2015 that is important.
Is this the year? Is this the year that I finally do...
Is this the year we finally can...
Could it be than finally it will...
Have fun with 'expectations vs. reality' photos.
4-5 photo comparisons.
These can go on for sure! There are some important lessons from this - rarely does the expectation meet the reality. Going into that with this knowledge helps us for sure. SO we either temper our expectation, or our reality needs to measure up.
One of the great things about a new year is that of our spiritual life, taking stock of how we are doing, and recognizing that there is always room to grow. Today, I am going to pry back the difficulty of expectation vs. reality when it comes to our spiritual lives. Hopefully give some tools to help us with our expectations, but also help us with our reality. We will be looking at an iconic story in the Bible as well as some less familiar moments found in the Old Testament. I am excited about this message - it has been brewing in me for a long time!
PRAY
Turn with me to 2 Peter 1
2 Peter 1:3-8
His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. By these He has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine ...
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