Perspective MattersJosh Lutz9 - 6 - 15

Jeremiah 17:5-8 NIV

5 This is what the Lord says:

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.

6 That person will be a bush in the wastelands; they will not see prosperity when it comes. They will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives.

Jeremiah 17:5-8 continued

7 But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.

8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV

7 But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.

8 They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

“The time to build hedges is before the enemy attacks.”

– Jerry B. Jenkins

“The time to build hedges is before the enemy attacks.”

– Jerry B. Jenkins

“The time to prepare is before the storm comes”

Psalm 119:105 NIV

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. For those of you currently in a storm, what’s your next step?

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. For those of you currently in a storm, what’s your next step?

• Ask God what He’s saying to you this morning through this message?

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. For those of you currently in a storm, what’s your next step?

• Ask God what He’s saying to you this morning through this message?

2. Reflect on your level of confidence in the Lord.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

1. For those of you currently in a storm, what’s your next step?

• Ask God what He’s saying to you this morning through this message?

2. Reflect on your level of confidence in the Lord.

3. What do you need to give over to God so you can put your trust in Him?

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4. For those of you not in a storm, how can you start preparing?

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4. For those of you not in a storm, how can you start preparing?• Memorizing Scripture

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4. For those of you not in a storm, how can you start preparing?• Memorizing Scripture• Commit to praying daily

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4. For those of you not in a storm, how can you start preparing?• Memorizing Scripture• Commit to praying daily• Instilling a Biblical Model in your home

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4. For those of you not in a storm, how can you start preparing?• Memorizing Scripture• Commit to praying daily• Instilling a Biblical Model in your home• Finding an Accountability Partner

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

4. For those of you not in a storm, how can you start preparing?• Memorizing Scripture• Commit to praying daily• Instilling a Biblical Model in your home• Finding an Accountability Partner• Other

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

4. For those of you not in a storm, how can you start preparing?

5. Read through Jeremiah 17:5-8 this week as a reminder that perspective matters.

Next Steps: (Connection Card)

4. For those of you not in a storm, how can you start preparing?

5. Read through Jeremiah 17:5-8 this week as a reminder that perspective matters.

6. Find a worship song that speaks truth and dwell in it.