Purposeful Heart

As a Individual, as a Church? Daniel 1:8-9

His Blessings & Plans under his complete control. Trust, be steadfastness, have faith.

Daniel placed his faith and trust in God, regarding Judgment, Forgiveness, Hope.

Past performances guarantees (Past, Present, Future) results. Familes(Church, Societies)

King of Kings. We can be certain God's words will come to pass.

If God be for us, who can be against us? Nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God. For Greater is He that is in us.

To enjoy His Fellowship and allow Him to Delight in you. We are designed to give a better understanding of God.

2) Strive to be a learner. 3) Be motivated by God's Omnipresence.

Understanding who God is and who we are. Pride shows the Wrong View of (self, God, other [people]). Biblical Christianity [people] not to be used but Loved

God's plan for the King, sending his servant Daniel's focused on God to tell the truth with compassion. Mat 5:16

1) Pressure to bow to idols; 2) Cost of integrity maybe high; 3) Security for those who stand for God.

Wise is the person who follows God's King. Be motivated to follow the Lordship of Christ; joyfully and submissive.

1) Take an honourable stand for the Lord. 2) Focus on our reaction to the trial, and not on the trial itself; the perfect backdrop for God to get the glory out of your life. 3) Victory in trials should cause us to Praise God.

How much value do you place on the possessing and growing in the widom of God? A willingness to take a stand for God is directly related to the value you place on God's wisdom and receiving it.

1 ) Make your mind up ahead of time. 2) Know (Bible, subject) how and when to take a stand. 3) Believe that God will bless your efforts.

Barriers of 1) making excuses because of age. 2) bitterness because of the circumstances your in. 3) giving into small compromises. 4) being distance from God.

God controls Consequences, Current events, and Details. Make choices based in this knowlege with faith, trust and calmness.