Church notes - 29th July 2018

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The notes from the 29th without those from the rest of the month


Psalm 63

'Thirsting for God'
There is a God shaped hole in each of us - Blaise Pascal 1660

Psalm 27:7, 8

Deuteronomy 29:14
Jeremiah 29:13
1 Chronicles 16:11
Psalm 105:4
2 Chronicles 7:14

We need to humble ourselves and confess our sins. Repent, change our lives

Philippians 3:10, 11

Psalm 42

Psalm 63
God was looking after David
Beginning with a seeking of God
We need to earnestly seek Him, overcome every obstacle

Philippians 2:19 - 21
We need to stop looking out for own interests and put aside our selfish nature.

Life stages Positives and Negatives
Stage 1 Birth, Adolescence
Learning, self autonomous
+ Christian parents, Enthusiasm
- Lack of self control

Stage 2 Adulthood
Independence, Career
+ Choice, Realising Your Strength, Habits of Discipleship
- Busyness, self conscienceness

Stage 3
Marriage, Children, Responsibility
+ Security and Stability, Accountability
- Busyness, Sleep Deprived

Stage 4 Empty Nest
Less responsibility More time and money
+ Sense of Freedom, More Travelling
- Identity Crisis

Stage 5 Retirement
+ More Dependence on God (more time to contemplate Him)
- Declining Health, Complacency, Isolation