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Don’t just sit there DO SOMETHING!!!!Ruthless Trust
Hebrews ch12 v1-3
As for us, we have this large crowd of
witnesses around us.
So then, let us rid ourselves of
everything that gets in the way,
Hebrews ch12 v1-3
and of the sin which holds on to us so
tightly, and let us run with
determination the race that lies before
us.
Hebrews ch12 v1-3
Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on
whom our faith depends from
beginning to end.
He did not give up because of the cross!
Hebrews ch12 v1-3
On the contrary, because of the joy that
was waiting for Him, He thought
nothing of the disgrace of dying on the
cross, and He is now seated at the right
side of God's throne.
What are our biggest fears?
1) Public Speaking2) Heights/Flying3) Insects4) Blood5) Death (these vary according to different research)
Judgement of others
Saving Energy & Human Behaviour•Save money•Save the planet•Be a good citizen
NONE OF THESE
“When surveyed we found that your neighbours are turning off their air conditioning and turning on their fans … please join them and do the same”
Approval of others
Childhood fears vs trust
Timothy mouse
Childhood fears vs trust
We lose trust
Timothy Mouse is a phony
People are fallible
The Great Blondin
Blockages to trust
Our own perceptions
We reduce God to our tiny little world
Blockages to trust
If you loved me ….
How can I trust you ….
(Maybe we’re too scared to trust?)
What is a parent?
Why
A command?
A measure?
Why
Reassurance
Relationship
Who said this?
“Don’t let fear lead
you to live a small life”St Paul the Small
God wants us to live a big life full of amazing things, experiences …
“Everything will be alright in the end
And if it’s not alright
Its not the end”
Helen Keller
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing”
Ruthless Trust
What would you dare to attempt if you had no fear?
If I trusted God totally I would …..
What if I get it wrong?
How small do you think He is?
How Great Thou art
Oh Lord my God when I in bored indifferenceConsider You compared with Spiderman
How Great Thou art
Oh Lord my God when I in awesome wonder consider all the works thy hand has made
2 types of trust
Reactive Trust
Job“The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away,Blessed be the name of the Lord”
2 types of trust
Proactive Trust
Noah
“And Noah did everything that the Lord commanded”
How
“Breakthrough is in the mind “
St Graham the Guru
How
AcceptanceAllow yourself to feel “awesome wonder” 30 seconds of courageSmall stepsFocus on Jesus – a mantra works
Marcus Aurelius
“If something ails or bothers you it is not the thing itself but the importance you attach to it and that you have the power to change at any time”
Hebrews ch12 v2
let us run with determination the race
that lies before us. Let us keep our eyes
fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith
depends from beginning to end.