Christians are to live by principles that demonstrate they are careful about their behavior.
Ephesians 5:15-21, Psalm 90:12, Romans 12:1-2
God controls eternal time, I choose the opportunities. Are you looking at life as a challenge or a threat? Paul urges us to live intentionally not just tossed about as life goes by. We should approach life with a plan and not waste our opportunities.
- Be wise with our time (Eph. 15-16)
- Be aware of God's Will (Eph. 5:17)
- Be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18-20)
- Be subject to one another(Eph:21)
Suggested Reading:http://www.christianbook.com/dont-waste-your-life/john-piper/9781581344981/pd/44988?kw=don
Making the most of every opportunity is a continual process of seeking God's will through a relationship with Him. We come to understand Him and His ways more and more through the basics of Bible Study, prayer, Godly counsel, circumstances, etc. As we come to know His ways better, we can come to understand His will generally and eventually specifically. His will in our specific circumstances will never contradict His word in Scripture. But to drown out the voices of this world, we must "be still and know that He is God." -Psalm 46:10
We should guard our actions and continually submit ourselves to the Spirit. This can be fleshed out through our speech, as we give thanks, and submitting ourselves to one another. Walking carefully is not living timidly or being a doormat. It is living in wisdom-the wisdom that God gives. It is living boldly in the confidence of who God is in our lives. As we submit to His control we open ourselves to the greatest opportunities possible.
Prayer Praises/Requests:
- Colburns-Praise:Expecting new baby! Please pray Jennifer feels better and gets relief from the pregnancy sickness
- Brenda-pray for Jim's ability to take his next treatment on Tuesday.
- Andrea-Please pray for family as they grieve the passing of her grandfather Lloyd Squires.
Announcements:
- Christmas party coming up Friday, December 10th. 6:15-8:15pm @ the Thomas' home
- Ministry project-providing snacks for Springville teachers; Children's Harbor project-details TBA
