Don’t just sit there DO SOMETHING!!!! Ruthless Trust
Hebrews ch12 v1-3 As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way,
Hebrews ch12 v1-3 and of the sin which holds on to us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us.
Hebrews ch12 v1-3 Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross!
Hebrews ch12 v1-3 On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for Him, He thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and He is now seated at the right side of God's throne.
What are our biggest fears? 1)Public Speaking 2)Heights/Flying 3)Insects 4)Blood 5)Death (these vary according to different research)
Judgement of others
Saving Energy & Human Behaviour Save money Save the planet Be a good citizen NONE OF THESE
“When surveyed we found that your neighbours are turning off their air conditioning and turning on their fans … please join them and do the same”
Approval of others
Childhood fears vs trust Timothy mouse
Childhood fears vs trust
We lose trust Timothy Mouse is a phony People are fallible
The Great Blondin
Blockages to trust Our own perceptions We reduce God to our tiny little world
Blockages to trust If you loved me …. How can I trust you …. (Maybe we’re too scared to trust?)
What is a parent?
Why A command? A measure?
Why Reassurance Relationship
Who said this? “ Don’t let fear lead you to live a small life ” St Paul the Small God wants us to live a big life full of amazing things, experiences …
“Everything will be alright in the end And if it’s not alright Its not the end”
Helen Keller “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing”
Ruthless Trust What would you dare to attempt if you had no fear? If I trusted God totally I would …..
What if I get it wrong? How small do you think He is?
How Great Thou art Oh Lord my God when I in bored indifference Consider You compared with Spiderman
How Great Thou art Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder consider all the works thy hand has made
2 types of trust Reactive Trust Job “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away, Blessed be the name of the Lord”
2 types of trust Proactive Trust Noah “And Noah did everything that the Lord commanded”
How “Breakthrough is in the mind “ St Graham the Guru
How Acceptance Allow yourself to feel “awesome wonder” 30 seconds of courage Small steps Focus on Jesus – a mantra works
Marcus Aurelius “If something ails or bothers you it is not the thing itself but the importance you attach to it and that you have the power to change at any time”
Hebrews ch12 v2 let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end.