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HOW TO BECOME ALL THAT GOD WANTS US TO BE
(Spiritual Health)
Luke 15:11-24
The further away you get from God, the more your life is troubled.
The closer you get to God, the more your life is transformed.
“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way.”
Isaiah 53:6 NIV
1. I get _____________________ with my life.
“He squandered his wealth… He had spent everything… He began to be in
need… he came to his senses.” Luke 15:13-14, 17 NIV
GOD: “You’ll find me when you get serious about finding me and want it more
than anything else.” Jeremiah 29:13 Mes
2. I _____________________ my sin.
“When he came to his senses, he said...“I have sinned against heaven (God) and
you...” Luke 15:17-18 NIV
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“Your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his
face from you.” Isaiah 59:2 NIV
“You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol
in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters
below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them.” Exodus 20:4-5 NIV
“Be merciful to me, O God, because of your constant love. Because of your great
mercy wipe away my sins! Wash away all my evil and make me clean! I recognize
my faults and I am Conscious that I’ve sinned against you.” Psalm 51:1-4 TEV
“The Lord says, ‘No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can remove it. I can
make you as clean as freshly fallen snow.’” Isaiah 1:18 NLT
THE HABIT OF A REGULAR SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP:
“Test yourself to make sure you’re solid in the faith. Don’t drift along taking
everything for granted. Give yourself regular checkups. If you fail the test, do
something about it.” 2 Corinthians 13:5 Mes
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see
if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Psalm 139:23-24 KJV
“A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the
cup.” 1 Corinthians 11:28 NIV
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3. I _____________________ up my life.
“The younger son said to his father, 'Father, GIVE ME MY share.” Luke 15:12 NIV
“MAKE ME like one of your hired men.” Luke 15:19 NIV
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“And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being
transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the
Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to OFFER your bodies
as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but BE transformed by the
renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will
is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:1-2 NIV
THE FATHER’S RESPONSE
“Filled with compassion for him, he ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and
kissed him!...Bring the best...” Luke 15:20, 22 NIV
4. I _____________________ up my praise.
“Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive
again; he was lost and is found.' So they began to celebrate.” Luke 15:23-24 NIV
THE HABIT OF REGULARLY SINGING PRAISE:
“Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him... his name is the
Lord!” Psalm 68:4 ESV
“I will sing to the Lord because he has been so good to me!” Psalm 13:6 NLT
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1. Memorise this week's memory verse.
“Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a
new life has begun.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 NLT
2. Read this week's daily devotional in the TRANSFORMED devotional book:
pages 14-27.
3. Attend your small group. This week in your small group: Seven Habits For
Spiritual Health. Prepare by reading the notes and discussion questions on pages
5-9 in the TRANSFORMED devotional book.
4. Set and review your goal for your life in this area of spiritual health. Write your
goal on page 10 in the TRANSFORMED devotional book.
5. My prayer for the week:
"Lord will you change _______________________________ in my life this week."
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