Scriptures:

Psalm 18:23-26 - Relationship with the Lord and how you will see him

Proverbs 20:24 - Being nothing without the Lord

2 Corinthians 1:5

Galatians 5:22 KJV

Romans 7:18

John 1:1

Who is God?

• God is the word and the word is God (John 1:1)
• God is the son, the Father, and the Holy Ghost (What does that mean though? How?)
• We all experience the relationship differently. (Psalm 18:23-26)
• What is that experience like for you?

How did I meet Jesus?

• Share how you grew up around the church and low-key in the church
• Share when you were 22 experience
• Share New Years of 23 experience

Is feeling the Holy Spirit something I experience?

• YES!
• What does the presence of the Holy Spirit feel like to you?

How do I maintain my relationship with God?

• Recommend the Bible Plan Intimacy With God in The Secret Place
• Plant yourself in a church
• Surround yourself around community for accountability purposes
• Make it your own
• Proverbs 20:24

The Realities of Following Christ

• 2 Corinthians 1:5 (Suffering v comfort and the sharing of this)
• Galatians 5:22 (KJV) (Long suffering)
• Being set apart. Isolation. (Talk about Moses)
• Process of renewal (Romans 7:18)
• IT IS A PROCESS
• Did I wavier?
• The challenges in letting my flesh go and the realization that I am made of flesh, but the spirit is what lives within

Why Do I follow Jesus?

• Difference between the good things in life and the God things in life

Challenge of the week: Where is your relationship with God right now? If there is not one, are you willing to take a moment to consider opening yourself up to a relationship with God?

Encouragement: If there is even a part of you curious, I want to encourage you to DM me for questions or concerns? I would love for this to be a dialogue.