Thoughts from WOW

1 John 1:5-6 MSG
This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and are passing on to you: God is light, pure light; there's not a trace of darkness in him. [6] If we claim that we experience a shared life with him and continue to stumble around in the dark, we're obviously lying through our teeth---we're not living what we claim. But if we walk in the light, God himself being the light, we also experience a shared life with one another, as the sacrificed blood of Jesus, God's Son, purges all our sin.

Romans 12, various verses.
2-3
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

6-11
Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.  In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.

16
Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

21
Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
Romans 12:2-3, 6-11, 16, 21 NLT
http://bible.com/116/rom.12.2-21.NLT

Thoughts

1. Changed thinking
God asks us to align our thinking with his word. This enables us to understand how we are to live and what his will is.

What areas of thinking are working well?

What areas need adjustment?

2. Community uses all the gifts
In community everyone is important. We need everyone.

What gifts has God given you.

How will you use them for him and for Citylife Women/Church?

3. Love and honour
Living in an attitude of respect for all.

We are called to give honour to others. This is sometimes challenging especially when other people do not seem to be honoring us or behaving in an appropriate manner towards others.

However God calls is to love others without pretence and to honour others regardless of behaviour.

How well am I honouring and respecting others?

How can I change my thinking to be more positive in my relationships with others?

4. Work hard
Work at whatever God places in your hand to do. God has given all of us something to do. Do it well.

What has God given you to do?

What is in your hand?

How will you use it for good this year?

5. Be an example
Others are watching is. We are encouraged to be an example of Godly character and behaviour, doing good at all times.

Reflect?

Am i reflecting God's life in my life?

What areas of my character do I need to develop?