Endless Renewal & the Resource of the Mind

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1 Life Center Sunday, January 12, 2014 Endless Renewal & the Resource of the Mind 2013 Forward Motion Video Upgrade; Theater Upgrade Burn Leadership Fire & Fragrance Global Celebration SSM Launching the House of Prayer 2014 Revival; Renaissance; Restoration; Reformation; Renewal of Mind and Open Doors of Inheritance A Season of increased revelation and inheritance. Ps 1:1 ESV Blessed 1 is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; MOCKER, BABBLER 2 but his delight 2 is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Oh, how very happy! Oh the happiness! Ashrei -ha Ish Asher! Walk lifestyle Counsel ע צ ה ʿe ṣa h advice, counsel, plan, purpose, scheme. And the culture it produces. Secular, humanistic approach 1 2 Heb. asher happy blessed Heb. chefetz to desire, be please with, have pleasure in

2 Pg 2 of 5 Ungodly the WICKED is that which is antagonistic toward the HOLY and the GOOD. Stands A posture or toward life or presence within situations that falls short of Heaven s culture. Way ד ר ך dereḵ way, path, route, road, journey Sinner ח ט א ḥa ṭa ʾ to miss the mark, miss the way. Broken relationships, lost inheritance, rebellion. The opposite of shalom Job 5.24 ESV You shall know that your tent is at peace, and you shall inspect your fold and miss nothing. Sits in the Seat Governing decisions & judgments made without comprehension (Scorn, Scoff, Babble) of destiny or meaning. 2 but his delight 3 is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. Delight ח פ ץ ḥa p e ṣ to desire, delight in, be pleased with, have pleasure. Torah law, regulation, teaching, instruction; Meditate ה ג ה ha g a h to mutter; the act of thoughtful deliberation with the implication of speaking to oneself It starts out as an effort to focus, to think differently. It ends up as a magnificent obsession. His DELIGHT is in the instruction of the Lord. In the Old Covenant, it was all by effort. In the New Creation, we are continually filled, taught, transformed by the Holy Spirit to think like God, to feel like God, to believe and to LOVE like God. It s a continual yielding and working with. The well-fitting yoke, the light and delightful burden. 3 Heb. chefetz to desire, be please with, have pleasure in

3 Pg 3 of 5 Day & Night! 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. Tree In a dry climate, the tree that nevertheless thrives because of a constant supply of water, a stream flowing through its roots! Streams This word streams is in the plural! There is an abundant, overflowing supply! Strength and sustaining grace feeds our needs as our deep roots feed on the bottomless lobe reservoir which will never run dry! This refreshes, revives, renews, cleanses, and satisfies those who draw upon it. Fruit in Season Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faith(fulness), Gentleness, Self-Control. Fully Functioning Leaves Continual respiration and transformation. The lungs of Humanity and of the Planet. Personal Communion & Access releases Heavenly Happiness on Cities and Societal Structures. Prov 11:10 ESV When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. 11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown. Obed Edom s Blessing Changed the World! The Inheritance of Continual Transformation (Daily Repentance) Daily Renewal in His Mercies Lam 3:22 ESV The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;

4 his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. A Superior OS God s Freely Given Gifts The Renewable Mind Pg 4 of 5 2 Tim 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 4 (self-control, sound judg- ment) Ability, Affection, Wisdom Focusing the Renewable Mind Phil 4:8 ESV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. 444 Living in Key Thoughts From Heaven Ps 44:4 NKJ You are my King, O God; Command victories for Jacob. 4 σωφρονισμός to have understanding about practical matters and thus be able to act sensibly to have sound judgment, to be sensible, to use good sense, sound judgment. in the same way urge the young men to be wise and sensible Tt 2:6; be sensible in your thinking Ro 12:3.

5 Pg 5 of 5 Isa 44:3 ESV For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants. 4 They shall spring up (NLT - thrive ) among the grass like willows by flowing streams. Ezek 44:4 ESV Then he brought me by way of the north gate to the front of the temple, and I looked, and behold, the glory of the LORD filled the temple of the LORD. And I fell on my face. Ministry Declaration: REVIVE RENEW RESTORE REFORM GLORY

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