JourneyMEN July 26, 2007
INTRODUCTION: We have spent the last couple of sessions discussing The Principle of the Path. Thursday will conclude the 'Series'.
Direction Determines Destination. But what is it that influences direction? What is it that starts us on our course, either for the places we want to go or the destinations we'd rather avoid? If we could determine what this is, then we could change our course upstream and save ourselves a lot of time, money, and heartache. Discover what this is and how you leverage it to reach the destinations God desires for you.
1. Read Deuteronomy 7:12. Why did God command the Israelites to pay attention? How do the things that grab your attention influence the direction you take in life?
2. Read Psalm 119:35-37. What are the worthless things that we need to turn our eyes and our attention away from? What are the things that capture your attention that will only lead you down paths you don't want to go?
3. Read Proverbs 4:25-27. In what situations are you the most tempted to swerve to the left or the right? How can you be proactive and keep you eyes straight ahead? How can you avoid the temptation to turn your attention away from the things that will draw you off course?
4. Read Matthew 6:22. What are the things that you need to focus on? What are the things that by turning your eyes to them, by paying attention to them, your life will be full of light?
5. Read Hebrews 2:1. When have you turned your eyes away from what was important and found yourself drifting away? How can we keep focused on the things that will keep us on the right paths? How can we keep from drifting?
THINK ABOUT IT
What has captured your attention that could prove harmful down the road? What would your friend, roommate, or family say is taking up too much of your focus? WHAT WILL YOU DO?
What do you need to give more attention? What are the things you need to focus on? What will you do this week to begin to pay more attention to them?
CHANGING YOUR MIND
Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Proverbs 4:25Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. Proverbs 4:27
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7 comments:
Charles,
Great lesson this morning. Every meeting I leave inspired to be a better husband, father, friend, and disciple of Christ. Thanks for your heart for God and the men of Castle Rock.
Brian
I am so fired up about the mix of guys we are continuing to get, both those of us who have been long time attenders and the 2-3 new men every week that seem to show up. It's fun seeing lives changed. Charles and I were talking after this morning and were wondering why that many men get up that early to meet with other men. It was slightly rhetorical, but we agreed that there is obviously a need and that we don't want to lose the spark that fires guys up to be part of this group. Help us all continue to be real, open, honest, and transparent.
The best is still to come.
Remember to do your dishes. :)
Mike
Great work today! So fun to see the Lord working through so many MEN. Fun for me to see the LEADERS stepping up today as well. Thanks for your willingness to help, offer feedback and discussion. It means a lot to me that so many of you care about this group.
-On the Journey...togehter.
charles
Excellent meeting this morning, with great scriptural selection and fellowship with our brothers in Christ.
As we walk on our paths and continue in our directions to reach our destinations, check what is guiding you, which way you are headed, and remember the caution that Jesus offers in Matthew 7:13-14. "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
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Christian
That's a great verse Christian! I especially enjoy the english version.
Brian
JourneyMEN. Glad to be back...
It is amazing to see that we all have similar struggles in our lives and yet we can find resolve and peace spending some time together.
I know we need to end but I find myself wanting to spend more time with you all....what a solid group of MEN!
Christian...what a mentor in your words and actions! Thank you.
Mike H...your humor is contagious and down to earth...thanks for the laughs.
Charles....ENERGY!! It is awesome to see you so fired up...inspiring...
Keep bringin it fellas...we all need this to better ourselves!
Thanks for the great start to my day.
Matt R.
Great Verse Christian...
Here it is in the NLT so Charles can understand it!! :)
Matt 7:13-14
13 "You can enter God's Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way. 14 But the gateway to life is small, and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it.
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