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Vision for Community - Dec 8 Dec 08, 2019

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As we begin to wrap up our week on boundaries and vision, today we’ll explore having clear vision for community. All of us will likely fall in different places with this topic today. It is my prayer you discover what is healthy and God-ordained for you in regards to community—and that may look completely different than someone else! We all have different capacity, and it’s very important to remember that as we discuss living life with others in community. May our hearts be open today to whatever the Lord might speak.

Our Scripture for today comes from Matthew 18:20, and today's worship is Heart and Hands by Sean Feucht, Pat Barrett & Amanda Cook.

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Vision for Work - Dec 7 Dec 07, 2019

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Many of us are in a very necessary need of vision for and boundaries around our work. This may be one of the most important topics we discuss all week. We spend so many hours a day working, this time must surely be important. May you discover God’s heart for your work, and find deep purpose and joy today as you submit to God’s vision and boundaries for it.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 90:17, and today's worship is I Am No Victim by Kristene DiMarco.

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Vision for Others - Dec 6 Dec 06, 2019

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As we continue our week on vision and boundaries, today we’ll explore what it looks like to have vision for loving and serving others well. Is loving people something you do intentionally? Or is something you believe will happen effortlessly as you live your life? Sometimes God is asking us to intentionally discover vision for certain seasons, and is specific about ways we could minister to or bless someone. Today may we learn how to serve people in a healthy, intentional way with good boundaries and vision.

Our Scripture for today comes from Philippians 2:4, and today's worship is Christ Be All Around Me by All Sons and Daughters.

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Vision for Yourself - Dec 5 Dec 05, 2019

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Today we will take some time for ourselves, something we’re often not very good at doing. The reality is God cares deeply for you before you can do anything for him, and he wants that truth to settle deeply into our hearts today. We will be exploring what it means to have vision for ourselves holistically. How do we set ourselves up for success emotionally, physically and spiritually? The truth is you matter, and it’s my prayer you are strengthened and encouraged today.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 10:10, and today's worship is No Longer Slaves by Jonathan David and Melissa Helser.

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Vision for God - Dec 4 Dec 04, 2019

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As we focus this week on boundaries for life and vision, today we’ll explore what it would look like to have the right priorities in place in our relationship with God. Many of us live as though God has a long list of expectations for us to meet. Today may God’s priorities for us become our own, and may we set the necessary boundaries in place to keep our priorities in the correct order.

Our Scripture for today comes from John 15:4, and today's worship is You Are My One Thing by Bethel Music.

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Being a Person of Vision - Dec 3 Dec 03, 2019

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We serve a God of boundaries. In his limitless capacity, endless creativity, and boundless existence he still chose to create boundaries. He still had vision for what was good, right, pleasing, and perfect. And as children made in his image, we are to live, think, and create as he does. In a world marked by busyness from seemingly infinite opportunities, it’s important now more than ever for us to create boundaries. May you find freedom and joy this week as you receive vision and set boundaries under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

Our Scripture for today comes from Proverbs 29:18, and today's worship is God I Look To You by Francesca Battistelli.

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The Experience of His Presence - Dec 2 Dec 02, 2019

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One of the greatest gifts of my life has been experience the presence of God. His presence is essential to experiencing and knowing him. And God has made himself so available to us through all that Jesus accomplished. May we simplify what it means to experience God’s presence today and gain a greater sense of confidence to experience the presence of God for ourselves at all times.

Our Scripture for today comes from Psalm 27:4, and today's worship is Out of Hiding by Steffany Gretzinger.

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The Experience of His Freedom - Dec 1 Dec 01, 2019

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Today we’ll explore the experience of God’s freedom as it relates to our identity and what we believe about ourselves. Many of us have yet to truly taste the freedom available to us through the finished work of Christ. There is nothing else like it in the world. It is my prayer you are liberated today, and that your thinking toward yourself changes and in result changes your actions. Christ said his work was finished on the cross, and it’s about time we start living in the new reality he instated for us.

Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 6:1-4, and today's worship is Seas of Crimson by Bethel Music.

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Partnering in His Purposes - Nov 30 Nov 30, 2019

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Today we’ll explore the concept of partnering with God in his purposes in the earth. God is already at work all around us. He is asking us today to have eyes to see it, and step in with him to see his will fulfilled in the earth. As we assess our hearts today, may you go forward with a deep sense of purpose and calling. Everything with God starts and ends with relationship, and he simply wants to co-labor with you.

Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Peter 2:9, and today's worship is First Love by Jonathan & Melissa Helser.

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The Experience of His Peace - Nov 29 Nov 29, 2019

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Life this side of heaven is plagued with all kinds of stress and anxiety. This time of year can be especially stressful too. None of us is immune to this reality, but thankfully we have Jesus who the Bible tells us is himself our peace. What a beautiful comfort we have found in him. May you lose yourself in Jesus today and allow him to wrap you in his peace afresh. Bring whatever fears, stresses or worries you have to the risen Christ today, and experience the very real breath of heaven.

Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Thessalonians 3:16, and today's worship is It Is Well by Bethel Music.

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