Thursday, February 5, 2009

Sermon Recap

Our church has been blessed and encouraged by the recent sermon series "How To Thrive In Lean Times." Recently we heard some practical applications on steps to take during lean or troublesome times.

1. Make an accurate assesment of the situation: Take an honest look at the facts of the situation and evaluate it.

2. Cast a vision for succes: After an assessment of the situation, here are some next steps to take:
a. Wait: Make no decisions without prayer. Don't jump off into any action.
b. Pray: Do nothing before you pray and ask for God's direction in the situation.
c. Start where you are: Don't wait for better circumstances to occur before action, take steps from where you are.
d. Seize the moment: After prayer and a willingness to move forward, expect an open door and be ready to move through it.

3. Be an encourager: Talk upbeat and positive, encourage others around you. Speak like a winner - you are on God's team.

4. Stay the Course: Keep your focus on God.

5. Work hard: Everything takes effort, work hard and get the job done.

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