Climbing Above the Fog

Uncertain Future?

Ephesians 5:15-17“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”

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Uncertain Future and School

By GaLi Chin

A testimony of depending upon God while climbing through the fog of uncertainty.

Dave Knudson

Uncertain Future in your Career?

The average person will change careers 5 to 7 times in a lifetime.

Nearly half the workforce will change jobs in the next 12 months.

1. Evidence of Uncertainty

Is there only one path that is in the will of God?

How do we decipher what career path to take?

2. Questions that Expose the Uncertainty

Which Path Will You Take?

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A. Path #1 –Certain prohibitions by God-Eph 4:25-31;Matt 5-7;Js 4:1-3 1. Lying-Any way to get ahead 2. Greed-Make money any way possible 3. Stealing-What is your reputation? 4. Degrading anger-Putting down others in anger 5. Disloyalty to employers

3. Examining the Paths

Which Path Will You Take?

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B. Path #2-Certain applications of God’s positive commands-Js 1:5 1. Time-Rom 13:11-14;Lk 10:37;Eph 5:15-6:17

Priorities recognized Don’t get lost in your own goals Response to many callings each day

2. Money-2 Cor 8-9;1 Tim 6:6-10 Excel in giving Thankfulness no matter what the pay Godliness with contentment

3. Examining the Paths

B. Path #2-Certain applications of God’s positive commands-Js 1:5 3. Giftedness-Rom 12:3-8

Humility is key-don’t overly exalt yourself A measure of faith-no matter what the work Through the grace given me-Don’t be flippant! Think soberly-right motivation

3. Examining the Paths

Which Path Will You Take?

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C. Path #3-Choices between equally good alternatives.-I Cor 10:31It is a freedom to live responsiblyDon’t be mystical in your decision makingNot “What should I do”, but instead “Give me

wisdom”Internalize and adopt God’s valuesWe are all uniqueIllumination of the Holy Spirit

3. Examining the Paths

Not just the path but also focus on God’s values

Don’t put too much weight on circumstancesThere may be two or more very good pathsSometimes bumpy roads help us see correctly

4. Four Necessities in Seeking a Career

By Scott Owen

Uncertain Future and Relationships

A.They each are valid choices1. The value of singleness2. The value of marriage

1. There are only two Statuses

B. They each have different impacts

1. Impacts focus2. Impacts freedom3. Impacts finances4. Impacts future

1. There are only two Statuses

The Three Path Formula

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A. Prohibitions by God Design Situational Spiritual yoking

2. Using the three path formula

B. Application of God’s Positive Commands

Prepare to be a good Child of God

Prepare to be a good spouse Practice fellowship principles

2. Using the three path formula

C. Choosing between equally good alternatives

Companionship Service Growth Please God

2. Using the three path formula

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