Ephesians 1:15-23 NLT
Too often, our hearts are too connected to this
Pursuing Prayerful
As followers of Christ, remember we are invited to pursue wisdom.
Englightened Eyes of
Ephesians 1:18-19
We must have a heart that sees spiritual reality.
Hope is active logic against the negative.
Status Viatoris: “Pilgrim on the Way”
“Hope, like love, is one of the very simple dispositions of the living person. In hope, man reaches ‘with restless heart,’ with confidence and patient expectation, toward the ‘not yet’ of fulfillment, whether natural or supernatural.”
“Optimistic people are more likely to live longer … [and] regulate emotions and behavior as well as bounce back from stressors and difficulties more effectively.
Dr. Laura Kubzansky, and Dr. Lee Kum Kee, Harvard School of Public Health
It’s impossible to be Biblically Optimistic about the future when you’re blaming God for Hardship.
Empowered by Resurrection
Ephesians 1:19-23
Matthew 28:18-20
Our authority is based on our position. Our position is one of dependency. God is our continual life source. God is our loving Father. He is the ultimate authority. Knowing Him is through a humble surrender to His authority and love. He will not force us into submission. The way to God is through a yielded heart.
Galatians 2:20