Why all this talk about physical, spiritual, emotional health? Why all this talk about living a resilient and healthy life? Because our life and the way we live it matters to the Lord. Paul tells us that our whole life, even the most mundane parts of it, are to be for the glory of God. More than that, he has called us to a mission, to fish for people, to tell as many people as possible about him until he returns. This reset matters to the Lord as we push forward in our mission of fishing for people.
Reset #4 - The Wise Way
Studies show that by the end of January and, most of the time, before the end of January, many of the plans and resolutions that people have made for the new year have fallen by the wayside. How can we reset our lives and stay on that path? First, let’s be clear that we will have setbacks along the way. We’re not going to be perfect in our resilient walk spiritually, emotionally, or physically no matter how disciplined we may be. Second, this means that each day can be a “Day 1” for us. But most importantly, we have to recognize the gift that God has given us in our Christian friendships and in our Christian congregation. We have people next to us in life who are chasing the same eternal goal as we are, who only want our best. The wise way to reset is in community with our friends and with those who share our faith.
Reset #3 - Reset my Physical Life
The physical part of our lives is not often a conversation that we have in our worship services or even in our Bible studies. But it is a vital part of who we are. We are created by God and gifted physically by him. Our life and breath and all that we are his a gift from him. In fact, our bodies are temples for his Spirit. This means that God has something to say about the way that we care for our bodies and the way that we use them. It’s time for a reset of our physical lives.
Reset - #2 - Reset my Inner Life
Studies have shown that in the last two years, more and more people struggle with feelings of depression and anxiety. Suicides have significantly risen. Our inner, emotional life is in turmoil. What can we do about it? Let’s start here with a reset of our inner life. Let’s start by accepting our life as it comes at us, but by refusing to be defined by it. We may be crushed, but we are not destroyed. We may be overwhelmed, but we will not lose. Who are we? We are not victims. We are victors in Christ.
We’re looking at 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 and 10:5.
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Reset - #1 - Reset my Spiritual Life
What was the hardest part of last year? What was the most difficult part of the last years? In many ways, our lack of control over much of our lives became much more evident. As a result, we often lacked peace and contentment. And so, as we reset our spiritual lives, we start with trust and leaning on the Lord more and more. He is worthy of our trust. A sermon on Isaiah 26:1-8.