Mona Lisa Maturity. A dapt G row E ngage bringing God glory as we AGE: This is about.
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Transcript of Mona Lisa Maturity. A dapt G row E ngage bringing God glory as we AGE: This is about.
Mona Lisa Maturity
AdaptGrowEngage
bringing God glory as we AGE:This is about
AdaptGE
bringing God glory as we AGE:This is about
Adapt doulos = SlaveFrom Young’s Analytical Concordance of the Bible
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Adapt What’s the Difference?
Servant• Hires himself out• Can decide who he wants to work
for• Can pick and choose how and
when he wants to serve• Is his own person• Looks for work that he finds
suitable
Slave• Is owned by another person• He is the exclusive property of
his owner• Has no choice in what he is
asked to do• Takes on his owner’s name• Adapts to please his master
Mona Lisa Maturity
Why the Intriguing Smile?
(She Gets God’s Perspective on Things)
AGrowE
bringing God glory as we AGE:This is about
God Expects Us to Mature
He gave some to be . . . teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
Ephesians 4:11-16
Grow
Grow
Grow
• Severe illness of a child• Death of a child• Leading in a tumultuous time in the church• Death of a parent• Being primary caretaker for parent with
Alzheimer’s disease• Putting your parent in a nursing home• Adapting to spouse’s retirement• Loved ones getting cancer• Personal health problems
Mature through Challenges
Finish Strong
Finish
Grow
One Day at a TimeGrow
This I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:21-23
Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous woman. Good will come to her who is generous and lends freely, who conducts her affairs with justice. Surely she will never be shaken; a righteous woman will be remembered forever. She will have no fear of bad news; her heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. Her heart is secure, she will have no fear
Psalm 112:4-8Grow(Adapted for Women)
1. Do what it takes for you to recharge your batteries.
Two Practicals Leading to Personal Growth and SteadfastnessGrow
Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus
Philippians 2:4-5
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Mark 1:35
GrowFind Your Pathways to Recharge Spiritually
Know Yourself
Find Your Pathways to Recharge Spiritually
God’s Word Gives EnergyGrow
Comfort and Renewal Grow
Vacation RechargeGrowAlso Important for Building Your Family
Grow
‘Who knows? The LORD may be gracious to me and let the child live.’ 2 Samuel 12:22
God who . . . calls things that are not as though they were. Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed . . . . Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact . . . . Yet he did not waver through unbelief . . . strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to . . . .
Romans 4:16-21
2. Deal righteously with disappointment. Have faithful optimism
Two Practicals Leading to Personal Growth and Steadfastness
Deal Righteously with Disappointment Grow
When God says “no” to something, find out what He is saying “yes” to.
Tell Him What You WantGrow(more than once!)
Give Him a TargetGrow
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AGEngage
bringing God glory as we AGE:This is about
Engage Roles for Older Women
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.
Titus 2:3-5
Engage Opportunities
• Train to help shepherd in Youth and Family, Campus, or Singles ministry
• Mentor a teen• Have a Young Marrieds group into your
home along with other mature couples• Serve on short-term (or long-term)
mission trips
A for ADAPTING to Jesus, our Master
G for GROWING – personally growing;
E for ENGAGED to love like Jesus and
productive; growing closer to God
help others to grow closer to God
Engage
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners . . . to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. Is 61:1,3
Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman
Since You’ve MaturedNow ServeEngage
Engage Examples of Growth
Act your AGEand you will be A Good Example !!!
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