FROM THIS DAY FORWARD | PART 1 – GOD’S WAY

FROM THIS DAY FORWARD | PART 1 – GOD’S WAY

Spring Small Group Semester

January 31 – May 1, 2021

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Lamentations 3:21-23 (NIV) I remember my  affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me.  Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

WORLD’S WAY

1.  the right person.

2.  in love.

3.  all my hopes and dreams on .

4.  When occurs, repeat steps 1, 2, & 3.

Romans 12:2 (NLT) Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

GOD’S WAY

“From this day forward…”

1.  I will  the right person.

Proverbs 13:20 (The Message) Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

• I will be planted in a local church.

Psalm 92:12–13 (NIV) The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God.

• I will build a friendship in a life-giving .

Spring Small Group Semester

January 31 – May 1, 2021

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Proverbs 12:26 (NIV) The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

• I will make a life-giving difference on the .

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Mark 10:43,45 (TPT) You are to lead by a different model. If you want to be the greatest one, then live as one called to serve others. For even the Son of Man did not come expecting to be served by everyone, but to serve everyone, and to give his life as the ransom price in exchange for the salvation of many.”

2.  I will in love.

Colossians 3:14 (NLT) Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.

1 John 4:19 (NIV) We love because he first loved us.

John 15:11–12 (NLT) I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.

3.  I will all my hopes and dreams on .

Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Psalm 43:5 (NLT) Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad?  I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God!

Psalm 91:14–16 (NCV) The Lord says, “Whoever loves me, I will save. I will protect those who know me. They will call to me, and I will answer them. I will be with them in trouble; I will rescue them and honor them. I will give them a long, full life,…

Psalm 91:14 (The Message) ”…I’ll give you the best of care if you’ll only get to know and trust me.

4.  When occurs, walk in and repeat steps 1, 2, & 3.

Ephesians 4:31–5:2 (TPT) Lay aside bitter words, temper tantrums, revenge, profanity, and insults. But instead be kind and affectionate toward one another. Has God graciously forgiven you? Then graciously forgive one another in the depths of Christ’s love.

Spring Small Group Semester

January 31 – May 1, 2021

www.olc.church/groups

Discover | Online Today | www.olc.church/discover

In-Person Next Sunday | 11:00am