Reading: Three Things Every Conflict Firefighter Must Know by Brian DeCook

II.PURSUING GOD'S PURPOSE CHANGES YOUR PRIORITIES

Three Things Every Conflict Firefighter Must Know

Scripture References:Ps. 121:4; John 5:17; 2 Chron. 16:9; Isaiah 6:8; Eph. 2:10; Romans 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; Phil. 1:6; 1 Thess. 5:24; Heb. 13:20-21; Phil. 2:12-13; Rom. 8:28; Jer. 1:12; Prov. 6:23; Prov. 1:23; Prov. 3:11-12; Prov. 13:18; Prov. 15:31-32; Prov. 10:17; Prov. 12:1; 2 Chron. 20:26; 1 Thess. 5:18; Phil. 4:6-7; Col. 3:15; Hebrews 13:5

1.         The First Thing:The Lord is always at work. Ps. 121:4; John 5:17

2.         He is always at work looking for someone he can bless and use for the glory of Jesus Christ.2 Chron. 16:9; Isaiah 6:8

3.         He is always at work transforming his people into the image of Jesus Christ.Eph. 2:10; Rom. 8:29; 2 Cor. 3:18; Phil. 1:6; 1 Thess. 5:24

4.         He is always at work accomplishing his purpose and good pleasure.Phil. 2:12-13; Rom. 8:28; Jer. 1:12

5.         The Second Thing:The Lord's correction is a path of life.Prov. 6:23

6.         The blessings of heeding the Lord's correction: He will pour out his Spirit on you.He will reveal his Word to you.He will confirm his love for you. You will receive honor. Prov. 1:23; 3:11-12; 13:18; 15:31

7.         The warnings to those who reject the Lord's reproof:They despise themselves.They lead others astray.They will be considered fools.Prov. 15:32; 10:17; 12:1

8.         The Third Thing:Giving thanks.

9.         Giving thanks brings you into the Lord's presence - the place where He can accomplish His purpose in and through you. 2 Chron. 20:26

10.       It is God's will that you give him thanks in all circumstances. 1 Thess. 5:18

11.       When you pray with thanksgiving, you can give the Lord your anxious thoughts in exchange for His peace that will protect your heart and mind. Phil. 4:6-7; Col. 3:15