Hey GH Friends & Family,
We had a great time yesterday at GH as we learned out to GET A GRIP when we are tempted to have a come-apart.
Here are some reminders from the message yesterday:
PEACE IS YOUR SPIRITUAL BAROMETER - Learn to pay close attention to the presence of peace in your life. The Holy Spirit will use peace as an early detection system to help you know when you near getting out of bounds in a
situation. Peace is your spiritual barometer that lets you know what is happening in the atmosphere around you. (Colossians 3:15)
YOUR INTERIOR LIFE NEEDS MINISTRY - Better to be ready than to have to get ready. Remember to cultivate your own interior life by connecting to God through prayer, reading the Bible, meditating on the goodness of God and so forth. You
are personally responsible and should be vigilant in this matter. Don't allow distractions and busyness to crowd out the priority of pressing into all Jesus died to provide for you. He is worthy of our commitment to Him. You were made to relate to God so do not neglect your interior life. Take a break and draw aside to make sure this happens. If you are spiritually strong and stable it will benefit everyone around you as well. (Philippians 3:12-14)
YOU GET WHAT YOU GRIP - Whatever you are reaching for is what ends up in your grip. You get what you grip. Think through this now. What do you value most in life? Is what you value what you should value most? Make sure your values are grounded in what is eternal. Everything else is temporal. Live for what matters. Reach for what matters. Press toward what matters. You get what you grip!
(Philippians 3:12-14)
GOD HAS YOU IN HIS GRIP - No matter what your circumstances are right now, there is still great hope. At times you may feel like the things that matter most are slipping out of your grasp. I remind you Child of God. YOU are in God's grip. He's got your life in his hand. We should all live each moment of our lives with this truth in view. When you
became a believer, Jesus gripped your life. You are in Jesus' hand & Jesus said you are in the Father's hand. He said nothing would ever snatch you out of His and the Father's hands. Your life is in the double-divine grip of God. Praise the Lord. Don't allow the enemy to steal from you the safety and security you need to live you life in the midst of Father's love for you.
These simple truths will help us all get a grip on those times when we are tempted to manifest thoughts, attitudes, and actions that are not worthy of our Lord Jesus.
COMING NEXT WEEK - This coming Sunday, we'll learn together about getting a grip on our body. God made our bodies for our spirits to
dwell in. There is a lot of warfare around our temple at times. Our bodies are very important in being able to express, deliver, and communicate the love and treasures that God has placed in us through His Spirit. This will be a very practical and biblically-based teaching that hopefully will benefit us all. Why not invite a friend to attend Grace House this coming Sunday. Call, text, email, or FB them.
CRAZY VIDEOS - One final thing. Be watching for a video from Mikki and Me on FB this week as the saga of GET A GRIP continues. Be sure to click the share button and share it with your friends so they can become aware of the some of the joyful happenings at Grace House.
Love you all and pray you have a great week.
Blessings,
Pastor Eddie
PS- Now I'm off to get a grip on a cup of coffee:)
