Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
Psalm 139:23, HCSB
God has revealed Himself through Scripture and the power of the Holy Spirit, so we can rely on Him to continue to mold us into the likeness of Christ and grow us in our understanding of His will.
The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord
Psalm 24:1, HCSB
God is faithful to keep His promises, and He promised to redeem us. We are His, and with faith in Christ truly become His family and treasured possession.
“Stop your fighting — and know that I am God, exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”
Psalm 46:10, HCSB
Satan tried to divide and sow hatred, but God brings peace and love to His people. May we abide in Christ and bring His peace into all our relationships.
I had the privilege of speaking at a youth retreat for New Life Community Church Peoria (AZ).
Below are the videos of the four teaching sessions, including Session 3 led by my friend and their youth pastor Noah, and a sample booklet to go alongside the lessons. (We did not use a booklet on this trip, but it did help guide the discussions overall.)
The theme was “Psalm 1: The Mountaintop Experience,” looking at how to live a blessed life of growing in the presence of God rather than focusing on experiences.
May you enjoy and be blessed.
Psalm 1: The Mountaintop Experience
Session 1: Who do you listen to?
Session 2: The Mountaintop Experience: Obedience to whom?
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
Psalm 55:22, HCSB
We obey the Word of God, and this includes trusting Him with all of our cares and worries, and we will see His comforting strength and power move in our lives as we seek Him.
God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10, HCSB
We keep God’s Word, which means relying on the Holy Spirit. Yet, even if we fail, He can cleanse us and renew us, franting rest from our burden, as turn to Him again.