DIFFICULT to DIFFERENT
Acts 12:12
‘When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying. ‘
Our perspective says
have to
it to
it.
GOD’S perspective says you have to
it
you
it.
Acts 12:25
‘When Barnabas and Saul had finished their mission, they returned from Jerusalem, taking with them John, also called Mark.’
Acts 13:12-13 (NLT)
Paul and his companions then left Paphos by ship for Pamphylia, landing at the port town of Perga. There John Mark left them and returned to Jerusalem. ‘
3 warning signs you’re being Difficult with yourself:
1.)
result in a loss of
in the
2.)
are resulting in
3.) Failures
.
“Christ has made you his own. That changes everything about how you run your race.” —John Piper
Acts 15:36-40 (NLT)
*’After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work. *Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus. Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care. ‘
Ephesians 4:1 (NLT)
‘Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. ‘
How to go from DIFFICULT to DIFFERENT:
1.)
yourself
of what Jesus has done for me.
Romans 8:1-2
‘Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. ‘
2.) Ask the
to give you better
.
2 Corinthians 10:5
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. ‘
Colossians 3:1-2
‘Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. ‘
3.) Learn to
.
Psalms 139:14
‘I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that fully well. ‘
4.)
isn’t
.
Philippians 4:13
‘I can do all this through him who gives me strength.