Aim Forward. Measure Backward.
BIG IDEA: Aim Forward; Measure Backward.
“3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” —Philippians 1:3–6
PERFECTION is for direction
“1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” —Hebrews 12:1–2
PROGRESS made empowers PROGRESS possible
“3 Then Moses said to the people, “Remember this day in which you came out from Egypt, out of the house of slavery, for by a strong hand the Lord brought you out from this place. No leavened bread shall be eaten…. 14And when in time to come your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?’ you shall say to him, ‘By a strong hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt, from the house of slavery.” —Exodus 13:3, 14
DO IT! Measure Backwards (Hint: Use PROGRESS)
“11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. 12 I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. 13 Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? 14 You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples. —Psalm 77:11–14
What is a GOOD thing God has done in 2023?
What SUCCESS did you achieve in 2023?
What is a TRIAL God has brought you through in 2023?
What is a trait or insight you gained through ADVERSITY in 2023?
DO IT! Aim Forwards (Hint: use PERFECTION)
“18 And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” —2 Corinthians 3:18
Pick an area to advance in 2024: Spirituality? Relationships? Health? Finance? Vocation? Creativity? Other?
What is the ONE THING you could do in your chosen area that would make everything else easier?
What is the NEXT STEP you need to take toward accomplishing that one thing?
What is your DEADLINE for taking the next step?
“23 The steps of a man are established by the LORD, when he delights in his way” —Psalm 37:23
The FIRST STEP is committing yourself to God’s Son, God’s Wisdom, God’s Power, and God’s People
How do I give to 1MSO?
The people of One Missoula Church give tangible resources back to God in order to suffocate greed in our own lives and amplify the impact of the Gospel in the lives of others. We’ve removed every barrier and inconvenience to make this sacrificial act as accessible and simple as possible. At present, here are the avenues for this act of devotion:
- Sunday Morning – offering boxes on the communion tables at the back
- Snail Mail – postage-paid envelopes available
- Text “1MSO” to 406-631-3323
- Online at https://onemissoulachurch.com/give
- Via the One Missoula App under the “Giving” tab
