BEST SUMMER EVER – I NEED A VACATION

BEST SUMMER EVER – I NEED A VACATION

²⁴ Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. ²⁵ If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. ²⁶ And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?

Matthew 16:24-26

³³ Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Matthew 6:33

HOW TO GET READY

1. Develop a mindset.

¹² For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”

Hebrews 4:12

         2. Find someone further than you to .

²⁴ Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. ²⁵ And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”

Hebrews 10:24-25

         3. Go deeper in your godly .

¹⁶ Jonathan went to find David and encouraged him to stay strong in his faith in God.”

I Samuel 23:16

¹² By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.”

Ecclesiastes 4:12 (MSG)

       4. Choose as the filter for your summer .

¹⁸ Pay attention to these instructions, for anyone who fears God will avoid both extremes.”

Ecclesiastes 7:18

HOW TO WIN THIS SUMMER

God .

“There’s a difference between knowing God and knowing about God. When you truly know God, you have energy to serve Him, boldness to share Him, and contentment in Him.”– J.I. Packer

• Give your to God.
• Share your with others.
• Serve consistently.

¹⁴ David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him.”

I Samuel 18:14