đź’ Consider this: Which areas of your life are the most difficult to surrender to God's Will? Are there moments where you've prioritised your own desires above His? How can you view your ambitions and plans in light of God’s purpose for your life?
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What role does God play in your current plans for the future? Do you often make decisions without considering His will?
How do you balance your personal ambitions with submitting to God’s plan? Are there areas in your life where you’ve prioritised your own will over God’s?
When was the last time you said, “If the Lord will” and truly meant it? How can we foster an attitude of humble submission in all areas of life?
Have you experienced trials or struggles that you didn’t understand at the time, but later saw God’s purpose in them? How can this help you trust Him in your current challenges?
Why do you think we often exclude God when making decisions about time, place, or career? How can we develop the habit of seeking God in every aspect of life?
How do you balance the need for planning with humility and submission to God’s Will?
What areas of your life are hardest to surrender to God’s Will? Why do you think this is the case?
What steps can you take this week to ensure your plans and decisions are more in line with God’s Will? How will you involve Him more intentionally?
Life is full of plans, but we must recognise that all our plans depend on the will of God. It's easy to move ahead with our own ideas, but true wisdom lies in submitting our future to God’s Will. Have you been seeking God's guidance in your planning, or relying on your own understanding? How can you intentionally invite Him into your decisions this week?
Making plans for the future is a natural part of life, but as believers, we’re called to approach our goals with humility, always acknowledging God's sovereignty. It's easy to get caught up in our ambitions, but true wisdom lies in recognising that our plans are subject to His will. Are you allowing God to guide your decisions? How can you invite Him more intentionally into your future plans?
What areas of your life are hardest to surrender to God’s Will? Are there areas in your life where you’ve prioritised your own will over God’s? How can you align your plans with God's will?
How can your plans and will coincide with God’s? / How can you align your plans with God's will?
Which areas of your life are the most difficult to surrender to God's Will? Are there moments where you've placed your own desires above His? How can you bring your plans into alignment with God's will?
How do you navigate the balance between making plans and humbly submitting to God’s Will?
How can you reshape your plans to be more aligned with God's purpose?
How can you view your ambitions and plans in light of God’s purpose for your life?
Which areas of your life are the most difficult to surrender to God's Will? Are there moments where you've prioritised your own desires above His? How can you view your ambitions and plans in light of God’s purpose for your life?
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Human pride always leads to a presumptuous attitude!
The spirit of humility cannot coexist with the spirit of pride!
We must invest our days in those things that are eternal
Any plan that excludes God is sinful
What if your soul is required of you tonight?
Are you ready to meet the Lord God Almighty / your Maker?
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📣 What happens when we leave God out of our plans? 🤔 When was the last time that you said, “If the Lord will” and truly meant those words? In this sermon, Pastor Paul uncovers the attitudinal dangers of presumption, pride and self-confidence when we exclude God from our plans. As brief as a vapour, life demands that we learn the importance of submitting to His Will in humility. Whether planning for today or for tomorrow, we must acknowledge that only He holds the future. Watch now to discover how to align your will with God's Will so you can plan in view of your eternity.
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📍 Sermon Outline 00:00 Trailer 01:49 Introduction 03:39 God’s Will or my will? 05:54 I. A PRESUMPTUOUS ATTITUDE 07:46 Fall of Lucifer 09:36 Five elements of self-confidence 18:05 Your life is even a vapour 21:01 Parable of the rich fool 25:16 II. A HUMBLE SUBMISSION 27:38 No consideration for God 30:41 God’s Word is our guide 33:07 Keep close to your compass 35:43 Have you slit open the cocoon? 40:30 Conclusion 43:35 Reflection Questions
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