Words of Life|Pastor Balan Swaminathan|HIPM

He Picked Me Up

Psalm 40:2-3 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. 3 He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord.

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Paradox of Sovereign God

Studying the paradoxical nature of God reveals deeper truths about God and His character. Not only that, it also answers some of the unanswered questions of life. God is Sovereign, but the nature of God at times can appear paradoxical or contradictory to human understanding.

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Jesus Casts Out an Unclean Spirit

Observing Sabbath (coming to church on Sunday) is important, if we violate, there is a penalty (Numbers 15:32-36).

We are all controlled by unclean spirits, we need deliverance

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Root of all Blessings

What or Who can be the "Root of all Blessings? James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

Three different truths that will help us to get the blessings we are looking for:

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Bilities of Growth | Accountability

Accountability is the obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and their consequences.

• Being accountable to self is not doing anything that contradicts what we believe is right.

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Bilities of Growth | Vulnerability

Positive vulnerability is the willingness to be open and authentic by acknowledging one’s reality, faults, flaws, and failures, and showing emotional self-acceptance. It also means allowing oneself to be emotionally exposed with trusted individuals and with others when necessary. This fosters deeper connections, builds trust, and promotes personal growth.

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Bilities of Growth | Stability

Your stability depends on

• Your foundation - your believes, your connection with God and your personal growth that's not seen outside.
• The soil where you are planted - the people around you, the growth opportunities and your spiritual temperature

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Bilities of Growth | Responsibility

Responsibility is the obligation to perform tasks reliably and ethically, being accountable for one's actions and decisions.

• We must diligently perform our duties to fulfill our responsibilities.

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Bilities of Growth | Adaptability

Adaptability is an ability or willingness to adjust or change in response to new conditions or environments. Ruth's willingness to embrace change, navigate new environments, and persevere through difficult circumstances demonstrates the importance of adaptability in achieving a purposeful and blessed life.

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Bilities of Growth | Teachability

Couple of questions to ask ourselves to see if we are teachable:

• Is our heart soft enough to absorb teachings or hard to reject?
• Is our heart like a good ground that facilitated growth?

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