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  In Colossians 3, Paul says we are to play a "part" – Put on the new man/woman. Put on kindness and mercy, longsuffering and love.   Colossians 3:9-10 …  since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. What does it mean to "put on" the new self? It means that your conduct should match your faith. Most Christians say, "Accept me the way I am. I'm grumpy before I have my morning coffee, and that's just the way it's gonna be." Put off that old man/woman, counters Paul and "put on the new." Everyone is deciding who to be in the drama of life if you're not careful, you'll make the wrong choice and pick the wrong part. Whenever we try to put on roles, the question will be "Will it work, or will you end up with a mess on your hands? There is only one role that will ultimately any man/woman. It is the role...

What Happens When Women Say Yes to God Wrap-up   God wants His people to live to say yes to Him. God's will is all about how He wants us to be. What we are supposed to do will unfold from there. "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thess. 5:16-18 NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers (and sisters), whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything – James 1:2-4 NIV "Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace removed, says the Lord , who has compassion on you" (Isaiah 54:10 NIV) Pray continually. God says, "Just be with Me." (Psalm 46:10) Every day, moment by moment, we can pray, "God I want to see...

Recognize the need I the more energy & time invested, the greater the reward Desire - whatever God places in your heart - He will provide Decision/Commitment - build truth into your life daily. Daily Quiet-time Judge each day not by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you sow - 2 Cor 10:15-17 Identify a point of need in your life - Sometimes God calls us to do things just for a "season" Begin searching The Word to find related scriptures Make personal application of what you read God wants to give His power to those who hope & trust in Him Apply the results Live according to God's Word...Keep God's Word in your hearts - Psalm 119:9 Continue to embrace the truth Let God's Word dwell in you richly - Col 3:16 Pursue knowledge and truth Record it -write it down - JOURNAL IT!!! Knowing and obeying the Word is what brings victory and spiritual maturity. Daily Decisions - Decide Destines

Alright. You are ready for an amazing week!   WEEK 6 – What Does God Want Me To Do Upcoming Events for Week 6~ So, here's what we need to do to really prepare for this week:     Read Chapters 8 & 9. When you finish reading, begin the questions at the end of each chapter.     Verse of the Week – Psalm 118:24 (NIV) The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today & be glad. This week's topics ~ Phrase of the Week – "I Said Yes" –what have you said yes to and what led to your decision of obedience? A Heart at Rest – How has saying yes to God through this study helped you find a heart at rest? The Great Life – Read & journal what Psalm 81:10 means to you. On page 143, Lysa challenges us to pray for the next 30 days asking God to reveal Himself to us with a desire for Him like never before. Journal your 30 day prayers. God owns it all. We are simply managers of His resources. Two things happen when ...

  WEEK 5 – I Want to Say Yes, but I'm Afraid   Read Chapter 6, If It Were Easy, It Wouldn't Be Worth Doing.  . When you finish reading Chapter 6, begin the questions at the end of the chapter. Then read Chapter 7 – the title is, "Keeping Our Vision Clear." I love the subtitle of this chapter too… "Our life will follow where we focus our vision." Our key verse this week is James 4:7. – Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. This week's topics: This week's phrase – Fresh Vision 2. Lower Your Nets – Simon Peter had no idea that his obedience to something that seemed so small and insignificant could help him discover his calling in life, but it did! What little thing is God asking of you today? 3. Glimpses of God – How can your life experiences help provide people with glimpses of God? (Phil. 2:14-16) 4. Inspired By Obedience – Have you been inspired by someone else's obedience to God? Conside...