Notes from the first Destiny Enrichment Course:If our lives are not inspired by God we are distracted from our purpose.Phil 3:10 [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him... (AMP)Nothing can help us if our thinking is wrong. Nothing can stop us if our thinking is right. It’s not what you are that holds you back - it’s what you think you’re not.You didn’t make yourself so u can’t tell yourself why you were made! Discover who you are. Don’t decide it!God’s purposes for you are more powerful than other people’s opinions of you.Rom 2:11 …God pays no attention to what others say about you. He makes up his own mind. MSGSo what does God say about you?Heb 11:1-3 Now faith is the assurance of {things} hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval. By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. (NAS)"worlds" is not cosmos but rather "aion" speaking of a period of time which could be a generation.Worlds were prepared by the word of God. Generations were shaped by the word of God. A man got a word and believed it forward shaping his generation in cooperation with God's plan!Abram = Covenant.David = Kingship.Mary = Messiah.More Modern DaysMartin Luther = Just live by faithOral Roberts = Healing and prosperity.Kenneth Haggan = FaithBilly Graham – John 3:16Johnny Cash – Rom 8:13Kenneth Haggan – Mark 11:24Bob Yandian Isa 28:10LN Influence: Heb 4:12 For wd of God living & active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrates even to dividing soul & spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. NIVTN Diligence: Prov 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it {flow} the springs of life. (NAS)FN Wisdom: Isa 41:10 Fear not for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you and uphold you with my righteous right hand.Lexi Revelation: Ps 25:14 God tells secrets to those who fear him & make his covenant known to them.As for me and my house we are to influence our world as we are diligent in wisdom and revelation of Christ!Discovering your life verse will help your fam get focused on your purpose in life and stay true to your assignment.Begin to pray about what verse you have a strong sense of identification with. Over these 8 weeks God will help you see this more clearly as you understand more about your gifts.HEARING GOD’S VOICE:Our response determines God’s reachIf you’re not living a life that is inspired by God you are distracted from your purpose.`
John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. NIVIsa 30:21 – Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." NIVThe #1 key to hearing the voice of God is the willingness to hear what He wants to say more than what you’re wanting Him to tell you.Col 2:6 As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, {so} walk in Him, (NAS)Isa 42:9 See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to u." NIVJust because you hear it doesn’t mean you pay attention. Notice it’s something you pay. It costs you something.1 Cor 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. (NIV)NEW YEAR’S REVELATION IDEAS:1995 - Prayer1996 - Quantity Bible Reading1997 - Memorization & Meditation1998 - Study & Research1999 - Health & Awarness - Raise Praise2000 - Rocks, Remember & ReviewHow To Study Your Bible = first & foremost just be consistent.Consistency is measured in more in years than it is in days.#TurnThePage#PrayAttention#IllustratedFaith2 Tim 2:15 Study to show yourself approved…rightly dividing the Word of Truth.http://www.biblestudytools.comhttp://biblehub.comhttp://www.insight.org/resources/bible/?ga=topnav-resources-L2Mark words “life” arrow up/down zoe/psucheProv 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law. (NIV) Exod 32:25 “running wild” is same word used here that translates “cast off restraint”If you’re not living a life that is inspired by God you are distracted from your purpose.
