Sunday's Message, June 13, 2021 - In It to Win It: Contentment in Christ

 Hello Family of God,  

The song says "If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands.  If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. For the Father up above is looking down with love.  If you're happy and you know it clap your hands." (clap, clap).  

The song indicates that if christians are happy (content) then do something, live it, and respond (clap your hands).  Why?  Because our Father God always has His eyes on us filled with love.  

Explore below how to move from saying we are content to living a life of contentment.

God Bless!

Scripture References & Highlights

Prayer for 2021:  This year will be a year of Light; that Light will shine and darkness will not dispel it. 

In Jesus' Name

Message Scriptures

• 1 Corinthians 7:17-24
• nothing is greater than our lives in Christ
• we have to be convinced of this irregardless of where we find ourselves
• it's not the outward things that dictate who we are but a life anchored in Christ suspercedes all else
• not only must we believe it but we must live it as though it is truth
• Philippians 4:10-12
• being content in whatever icrcumstance or situation we find ourselves in
• we have access to the power of God to overcome difficulties if we would just use it
• it was that grace/power that enabled Paul to be content
• Hebrews 13:5
• being content/satisfied with Jesus
• 1 Timothy 6:6-10
• there is nothing wrong with positioning ourself for better things in life but when they supercede our pursuit of Christ or love for Him scripture indicates that it puts us on the pathway of destruction
• 1 Corinthians 7:31-32
• live in the world but not absorbed by it
• Philippians 4:6
• anxiety-free living
• 1 Thessalonians 5:19
• don't put out the Holy Spirit's fire
• Matthew 5:16
• let your light shine brightly
• Song of Soloman 8:5-7

 Nuggets for the Week

• Sometimes we have to open our mouths and declare some truths about Christ to clear the airwaves over us (using the power of God)
• Definition of contentment - a state of happiness and satisfaction often because you have everything you need

Reflections

• Having God's Presence always, is that enough?
• Are we living as a people that is content with God?
• What does it cost to live a life of contentment?
• We may say we want it, even desire it but what does it cost to live it?

 Key Takeaway for the Body

• There is power in living a life in Christ
• Life in Christ is a win-win situation and we have to live like it - but it doesn't come without challenges (disciples and Paul faced many challenges but had great gains for advancing the Kingdom of God)
• Be willing to be consumed by fire (purified by fire) to be a burning one for others to see Christ

Prayer Time

In your times of prayer this week (9am,12noon, and 6pm) we encourage you to include the following scriptures located below and in the article 7 Verses and 7 Prayers for your Pastor/

Ephesians 1:17-19, 3:16-17

Philippians 1:9-11

Colossians 1:10-12

Worship Highlight