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Jun 22, 2021 · Learn how obeying God in the small things can lead to His purpose for your life and bless others. Read the story of Peter and Jesus in Luke 5:1-7 and how he said yes to God.
- What Does It Look Like to Say Yes to God?
- How Can We Say Yes to God?
- What Happens When We Say Yes to God
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Since I am a person who needs concrete, real-life examples, I have been praying, seeking God, and going back to the Bible for some answers. I wanted to see what saying yeslooks like. Does that make sense? So I started by making a list of all the ordinary, flawed, messed up, scared, and insecure people in the Bible who said yesto God not knowing wha...
YIELD– BE PREPARED TO MEET GOD ON HIS TERMS.
Samuel was in the temple learning, serving and growing. He was in the right place to hear from and respond to God when He called. What are we doing to prepare ourselves for when God calls? Are we helping others, praying daily, and studying the Bible? Are we intentionally surrounding ourselves with wise people? Do we belong to a community of believers? My son does not prepare to play football by sitting at home watching TV and playing Xbox. He spends countless hours each week lifting weights,...
EXPECT – BE LISTENING FOR GOD’S VOICE.
Yes, Samuel was in bed where it was dark and quiet, but his ears were open. And when he heard his name, he responded immediately. Our lives can get so noisy. We can get so distracted. Are we making time and space for solitude so that we can hear God when he speaks? Do we even expect God to hear God’s voice or are we filling our lives with so much mindless activity so that we cannothear? Are we unconsciously ignoring that still, small voice because we are not sure if we want to respond? We can...
SURRENDER – BE OPEN TO WHAT GOD HAS TO SAY.
What God told Samuel to do was difficult. God asked him to deliver a very tough message to Eli, a man he loved and respected. But Samuel was obedient. He said yes before even knew what God was calling him to do. What about us? Are we willing to say yes no matter what? Or is our yes dependent on what God wants us to do? Most of us would prefer to have the game plan ahead of time so that we have options and can decide accordingly. Unfortunately, God does not give us that option. He wants our ye...
In looking at Samuel and all of the others listed from the Bible, we can conclude three things about saying yes to God: 1. It may be difficult. 2. It may be unpopular. 3. It may be uncomfortable. But also rewarding and life-changing, right? Don’t forget that saying yesis just the beginning of the story. God provided for, protected, and fulfilled Hi...
Learn from the biblical examples of people who said yes to God and the three steps to follow their lead: yield, expect, and surrender. Find out what it looks like to say yes to God and what happens when we do.
Jan 24, 2015 · HOW TO SAY YES TO GOD. Embrace Your Purpose. I am going to say YES to what God wants me to do and NO to what others think I should do. That was so easy for me to write…the words just flowed effortlessly onto the page.
Feb 21, 2018 · Saying yes to God means stepping out into the unknown; moving forward in something that you believe God is asking you to do (it’s confirmed in His Word).
- James 4:8, MSG Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field.
- Psalm 18:30, NIV As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
- 2 Corinthians 1:20, NLT For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory.
- Psalm 32:8, NIV I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Jun 15, 2023 · Cultivating a Heart That Says “Yes” to God. “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”. Colossians 3:17 (ESV) It all started the day God told me to give away my Bible.
Sep 30, 2021 · Saying YES to God when it means sipping on a cup of coffee in an air conditioned building in a comfortable chair listening to OK preaching… that’s a fairly easy YES Lord! But what happens when God asks you to do something uncomfortable?
