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Why are you afraid, O men of little faith ->
Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go ->
Freely have you received -- freely give

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The wise who built their house upon the rock

The Wise and Foolish Builders
24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

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“Therefore, brothers (and sisters), since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭19‬-‭23‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”

‭‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭27‬-28 ESV‬‬

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"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”Mark 10:45

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"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”Mark 10:45

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- related also sa pinabasa na article, strengthening lang the sense that we should remember that we aren't the normal type of leaders na nasa tuktok but the type of leaders na ka-level/lowers themselves to the ppl na they serve

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"He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along."

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Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you.When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you."

This passage just assures us that no matter what tribulations, hurdles, uncertainties, or fears that we may have coming into this year of service, the Lord will never abandon us nor put our efforts into vain as long as we protect and genuinely put our faith in Him and His will.

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“As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service, as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
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As we serve together this year, I sense the Lord giving us reassurance towards the group we have.

He wants us to focus on what each of us can bring to the table rather than what we may be lacking.

It's also an opportunity for us to give space to the Lord to fill our gaps, putting greater trust & faith in Him

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Empty yourself and be completely filled with Christ

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Empty yourself and be completely filled with Christ

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Two words came to me during worship: Empty and Filled.

I sense the Lord telling us to empty ourselves and to let go of our anxieties, doubts, burdens, etc that He may fully enter into our lives and that we may all be filled with the joy that comes from imitating Christ.

“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.

Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:1-2, 5-7‬ ‭ESV

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The Lord is inviting us to just take a step into the adventure he has for us :)

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"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." - Galatians 5:13

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"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." - Galatians 5:13

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"I come to do your will for you have set me free"

- related to the article na pinabasa we aren't really "leaders" but servants na pinili ni Lord and we respond to His mercy and love by serving others

"freed to serve"