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The needed change within usis God’s work, not ours!

“The Path of Disciplined Grace”

The needed change within usis God’s work, not ours!

“The Path of Disciplined Grace”

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More than any other discipline, fasting reveals what controls us.

Revealing it begins the process of healing it.

More than any other discipline, fasting reveals what controls us.

Revealing it begins the process of healing it.

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Mind

Romans 12Romans 12

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Romans 121 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship.

Romans 121 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship.

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2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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STUDY - What?- NOT simply collecting information.- NOT about what I think...

It IS...UNDERSTANDING (vs. knowing)

STUDY - What?- NOT simply collecting information.- NOT about what I think...

It IS...UNDERSTANDING (vs. knowing)

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2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correctingand training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correctingand training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correctingand training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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We come to Scriptureto be changed.

We come to Scriptureto be changed.

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John 831 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 831 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 831 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

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STUDY - Why?#1 - Jesus did. (Luke 2:46-52)#2 - Our minds are shaped by

that on which we concentrate.

STUDY - Why?#1 - Jesus did. (Luke 2:46-52)#2 - Our minds are shaped by

that on which we concentrate.

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What we love iswhat we commit to.

What we love iswhat we commit to.

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What we love isWhat we commit to iswhat we focus/concentrate on.

What we love isWhat we commit to iswhat we focus/concentrate on.

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What we love isWhat we commit to isWhat we focus/concentrate on iswhat we are filled with.

What we love isWhat we commit to isWhat we focus/concentrate on iswhat we are filled with.

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What we love isWhat we commit to isWhat we focus/concentrate on isWhat we are filled with is what pours out of us.

What we love isWhat we commit to isWhat we focus/concentrate on isWhat we are filled with is what pours out of us.

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What we love isWhat we commit to isWhat we focus/concentrate on isWhat we are filled with is What pours out of us iswhat others receive from us.

What we love isWhat we commit to isWhat we focus/concentrate on isWhat we are filled with is What pours out of us iswhat others receive from us.

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Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

Philippians 48 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -think about such things.

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STUDY - Why?#1 - Jesus did. (Luke 2:46-52)#2 - Our minds are shaped by...#3 - Study provides a framework...

STUDY - Why?#1 - Jesus did. (Luke 2:46-52)#2 - Our minds are shaped by...#3 - Study provides a framework...

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Romans 121 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship.

Romans 121 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship.

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2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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Feel like >LP = impossible?Find it hard to merge?

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Feel like >LP = impossible?Find it hard to merge?

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STUDY - How?Like Prayer & Fasting- (BEFORE...)- HUMILITY- The arrogant = teachable!

STUDY - How?Like Prayer & Fasting- (BEFORE...)- HUMILITY- The arrogant = teachable!

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STUDY = Understanding.Moving beyond what I think

to God’s intention.

What do I need to learn to be changed?

STUDY = Understanding.Moving beyond what I think

to God’s intention.

What do I need to learn to be changed?

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Romans 12:2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 12:2Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.

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Mind

Romans 12Romans 12

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