Reset: A New Me For A New Year | Part 4 – Experiencing A God-Updated Life!

Ephesians 3:20 (MSG)

God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us.

Experiencing A God-Updated Life Requires –

Some !

Ephesians 4:21-22 (NLT)
Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, ²² throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust (unchecked cravings) and deception.

Our “old ways” are often – sticky long-term !

Hebrews 5:11 (MSG)

I have a lot more to say about this, but it is hard to get it across to you since you’ve picked up this … habit of not listening.

Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,

Our “old ways” can become – our !

Our “old ways” are – in some way!

Proverbs 10:22 (NLT)

The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.

Experiencing A God-Updated Life Involves –

Some !

Godly-updates require – learning and living the !

Ephesians 4:21-22 (NLT)

Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him …

John 8:32 (CEV)
(Jesus said) – You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Hebrews 4:12 (MSG)

God’s powerful Word is sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting through everything, whether doubt or defense, laying us open to listen and obey.

Godly-updates require – and !

Philippians 1:6 (MSG)
There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work (life-update) in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears.

1 Timothy 1:15-16 (MSG)
Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof—Public Sinner Number One— ¹⁶ of someone who could never have made it apart from sheer mercy. And now he shows me off—evidence of his endless patience …

Godly-updates require – -Work!

Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV)

Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, ¹³ for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

Ephesians 2:8 (TEV)

For it is by God’s grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your own efforts, but God’s gift, so that no one can boast about it.

Ephesians 4:16 (NLT)

Under Jesus direction, the whole body (family of faith) is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.