Upside Down

Big Thought:  “Upside down in a messed up world”

Matthew 5  “You’ve heard it said . . . but I tell you“

John 17:15 “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.”

1. I’m Here on Purpose

Living upside down in a messed world can catch us off guard in so many ways.  It can be overwhelming & make us wonder “Why am I here?!?” “I don’t deserve this!”.  We have to remember that God has called us here so we’re actually here not by mistake but on assignment.  When you realize this, the “Why am I here?” turns into “What can I do?”  Don’t run – make a difference!  John 17:15, John 17:21

2. I’m Here Protected

Living upside down in a messed world can be very intimidating.  Especially when you see the size of the mess or the size of the enemy fighting against you.  Just remember that God has your back!! He prayed protection over you & the Father is answering that prayer every day!  Two ways that He protects us He showed us in His prayer – with Joy & His Word.  Joy knowing that we are His & He is ours & nothing can separate us from Him.  The Word protects us because it’s alive & powerful – it’s relevant & powerful to help us to overcome each day in every situation.   Isaiah 46:3-4, Hebrews 12:2, Zephaniah 3:17, John 10:27-28 

Next Steps

1. “What is Jesus speaking to me through this teaching today?”

2. “How can I apply this to my life?”

3. “Who can I share what I’ve learned today with?”