How do you learn to “R. E. L. A. X.” in the liberating grace of God? |
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Realize Nobody’s Perfect. |
Psalm 119:96, “Nothing is perfect except your words” (LB). |
What society tells you isn’t perfect. What popular opinion tells you isn’t perfect. What you learned growing up isn’t perfect. But God’s Word is perfect. When you get in the Bible and build your life on it, you will have a perfect foundation. |
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Enjoy God’s Unconditional Love. |
The Bible says, “See how very much our heavenly Father loves us, for he allows us to be called his children — think of it — and we really are!” 1 John 3:1- |
When you become a follower of Christ, you’re not just a servant of God |
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Let God Handle Things. |
What do you do about the uncontrollable things in life? “ Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7 NIV). |
When you cast a line, there comes a point where you have to take your finger
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Act in Faith, not Fear. |
Remember how you got into God’s family in the first place. Ephesians 2:8, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith.” |
There’s no other way to get into Heaven except by Grace. You’ll never be good enough, and you can’t buy your way in. It’s a free gift from God. |
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EXchange Your Perfectionism for God’s Peace. |
Perfectionism destroys peace. Jesus says in Matthew 11:28-29, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.... Learn the unforced rhythms of grace” (MSG). |
What a deal! |
You’re going to fail a lot in life. But you don’t have to worry about it if you’ve received God’s Grace. In fact, there’s only one failure you ever need to |
Talk It Over
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