2. MINI Steps Pathway Toward a More Christ Centered Life
Pathway Toward a More Christ-Centered Life
1 Cor. 2:14 Eph. 2:1-3 Rom. 5:8
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Eph. 1:3-8! John 3:3-21 John 1:12 John 14:6-7
Eph. 2:8-10 Matt. 4:19 Mark 12:30-31 I Peter 2:2-3
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Matt. 4:4-7 Matt. 16:24-26 Heb. 5:14-6:3 Eph. 3:14-21
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Col. 2:6-9! Rom. 12:1-2! Eph. 4: 17-5:21 Gal. 5:16,25!
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Ma7hew!4:19!!!!Ma7hew!10:38>39!!!Ma7hew!11:28>30!(MSG)!!!!!1!Peter!1:!13>17!!!!Ma7hew!5>7!!!!2!Corinthians!13:5!(NLT)!!!Ma7hew!28:19>20!(NLT)! ©!2010,!Sheila!West,!Real!Living!Ministries!
Mindset:
“I’ve got it under control.”
“I did it!”
“I want to, but...”
“I’ve got to.”
“I get to!”
Characteristics
• Self-sufficiency • Disbelief/disregard for God • Rebellious against God
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• • • •
Choices
Spiritually Ignorant
Spiritually Illiterate
Spiritual Instructions needed
Should be Spiritually Intentional
More Spiritually Instinctive
Moving Toward
A personal choice to accept or reject Christ
• Living out of new identity • Getting to know Him
Answering the question, “But, how?”
“I choose to.”
• Pressing on • Finishing strong
Requires
Faith pointing to Jesus
Acceptance & Awareness
Willing to be willing
Intentionality
Authenticity & Perseverance
Life Lesson
There is more at stake than just what is being seen.
• Learning who I am because of Whose I am • Kingdom Perspective-family ties
• It’s not about being good, but being God’s • Purpose - why we are here
• An “Exchange life” • Intentionally making choices to live a life in sync with God
Living In Fellowship Everyday with a kingdom perspective
God’s Working
• He gives life, love, hope, mercy, grace, peace & power. • He calls, convicts, and waits.
• He gives the Holy Spirit, fruit of Spirit, spiritual gifts • He gives grace & Truths to live.
• Personal revelations • Tests
• Precipitates a Crisis of Spirit • Provides assignments to impact the Kingdom
• God’s unfailing love keeps calling • Recycles life experiences
Personal Response
Seeking forgiveness of sin Trusting, believing & receiving Jesus Examining truth in light of God’s Word Personal choice
Seeking things of God first Trusting in God’s unfailing love Embracing “who I am” because of Whose you are Public profession by baptism
Systematic obedience Taking personal responsibility Engaging in community of believers Practicing spiritual disciplines
Sync mind, motives, methods w/ God Turn outward, sharing & serving Exercising spiritual life skills
Steadfastness Titus 2 principles Expression of His life mindset
Purposeful relationships
Passing on life lessons
Matthew 5:3 (MSG)
Matthew 5:4-5 (MSG)
Matthew 5:6-7 (MSG)
Matthew 5:8-9 (MSG)
Matthew 5:10-16 (MSG)
Disciple-Making: • Searching for the “something that is • Joyful anticipation Traits to be missing” • Watching for who will set an recognized • Watching to see why faith in Christ example makes a difference
• Refreshing growth spurts • Willingness to learn but with lots of questions • Spiritual roller coaster ride
• Blossoming fruit • Casual Christianity and/or cultural life management
• Maturity transparency • Leaving a legacy • Intentional disciple making
Show & Tell
Servant’s heart Two natures still warring within Encourage to personally get into the Word - listen for Him Purpose in the process of life
Spiritual accountability Taking God’s calling seriously Encouraging to overcome the busy life Prepare for success & failing forward
Servant leadership Truth speaking in difficult y Encourage to watch for what God is doing and join Him Prayer warrior
Sharing your life Telling the Good News of The Gospel Engaging people where they are Praying for opportunities
Min
g
Seeing God in everything-worship Teaching how to change mind Exampling an authentic Christlike walk Personal attention
Independent God-centered, Jesus friendly Doing, not being Spiritually ADHD
ist rie s
Interdependent Self-centered Trying harder Frustration
al L ivin
Re
Exchange Life
Dependent Unknowledgeable Disoriented Unpredictable
Inner-dependent Reproductive Forever learning Leaving a legacy
© copyright, 2010 Sheila West, Real Living Ministries
1 Cor. 2:14 Eph. 2:1-3 Rom. 5:8
! tually Spiri ! s s Lifele
Eph. 1:3-8! John 3:3-21 John 1:12 John 14:6-7
Eph. 2:8-10 Matt. 4:19 Mark 12:30-31 I Peter 2:2-3
In Babe t! s i Chr
! !
Matt. 4:4-7 Matt. 16:24-26 Heb. 5:14-6:3 Eph. 3:14-21
!
like Child wer! o l Fol
!
ing! Grow ple! Disci
Col. 2:6-9! Rom. 12:1-2! Eph. 4: 17-5:21 Gal. 5:16,25!
! ! !
!
ring Matu le ! Discip ! r Make Eph. 1:15-23 Phil. 3:13-16 Matt.28: 19-20 Eph. 6:10-20
!
Ma7hew!4:19!!!!Ma7hew!10:38>39!!!Ma7hew!11:28>30!(MSG)!!!!!1!Peter!1:!13>17!!!!Ma7hew!5>7!!!!2!Corinthians!13:5!(NLT)!!!Ma7hew!28:19>20!(NLT)! ©!2010,!Sheila!West,!Real!Living!Ministries!
Mindset:
“I’ve got it under control.”
“I did it!”
“I want to, but...”
“I’ve got to.”
“I get to!”
Characteristics
• Self-sufficiency • Disbelief/disregard for God • Rebellious against God
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
• • • •
Choices
Spiritually Ignorant
Spiritually Illiterate
Spiritual Instructions needed
Should be Spiritually Intentional
More Spiritually Instinctive
Moving Toward
A personal choice to accept or reject Christ
• Living out of new identity • Getting to know Him
Answering the question, “But, how?”
“I choose to.”
• Pressing on • Finishing strong
Requires
Faith pointing to Jesus
Acceptance & Awareness
Willing to be willing
Intentionality
Authenticity & Perseverance
Life Lesson
There is more at stake than just what is being seen.
• Learning who I am because of Whose I am • Kingdom Perspective-family ties
• It’s not about being good, but being God’s • Purpose - why we are here
• An “Exchange life” • Intentionally making choices to live a life in sync with God
Living In Fellowship Everyday with a kingdom perspective
God’s Working
• He gives life, love, hope, mercy, grace, peace & power. • He calls, convicts, and waits.
• He gives the Holy Spirit, fruit of Spirit, spiritual gifts • He gives grace & Truths to live.
• Personal revelations • Tests
• Precipitates a Crisis of Spirit • Provides assignments to impact the Kingdom
• God’s unfailing love keeps calling • Recycles life experiences
Personal Response
Seeking forgiveness of sin Trusting, believing & receiving Jesus Examining truth in light of God’s Word Personal choice
Seeking things of God first Trusting in God’s unfailing love Embracing “who I am” because of Whose you are Public profession by baptism
Systematic obedience Taking personal responsibility Engaging in community of believers Practicing spiritual disciplines
Sync mind, motives, methods w/ God Turn outward, sharing & serving Exercising spiritual life skills
Steadfastness Titus 2 principles Expression of His life mindset
Purposeful relationships
Passing on life lessons
Matthew 5:3 (MSG)
Matthew 5:4-5 (MSG)
Matthew 5:6-7 (MSG)
Matthew 5:8-9 (MSG)
Matthew 5:10-16 (MSG)
Disciple-Making: • Searching for the “something that is • Joyful anticipation Traits to be missing” • Watching for who will set an recognized • Watching to see why faith in Christ example makes a difference
• Refreshing growth spurts • Willingness to learn but with lots of questions • Spiritual roller coaster ride
• Blossoming fruit • Casual Christianity and/or cultural life management
• Maturity transparency • Leaving a legacy • Intentional disciple making
Show & Tell
Servant’s heart Two natures still warring within Encourage to personally get into the Word - listen for Him Purpose in the process of life
Spiritual accountability Taking God’s calling seriously Encouraging to overcome the busy life Prepare for success & failing forward
Servant leadership Truth speaking in difficult y Encourage to watch for what God is doing and join Him Prayer warrior
Sharing your life Telling the Good News of The Gospel Engaging people where they are Praying for opportunities
Min
g
Seeing God in everything-worship Teaching how to change mind Exampling an authentic Christlike walk Personal attention
Independent God-centered, Jesus friendly Doing, not being Spiritually ADHD
ist rie s
Interdependent Self-centered Trying harder Frustration
al L ivin
Re
Exchange Life
Dependent Unknowledgeable Disoriented Unpredictable
Inner-dependent Reproductive Forever learning Leaving a legacy
© copyright, 2010 Sheila West, Real Living Ministries
