In the Natural, In the Spirit

Situation 1: woodpecker vs hornbill

Situation 2: Rebellious daughter

1

· Saw a flameback

· Flew off no photo

· Showed a cool lizard

· Did not find flameback

· Saw the hornbill

· Regret no photo of flameback

· Saw hornbill and took photo

· Wallow in disappointment or

· Rejoice in what I got

2

· Old friend rang Saturday

· Rebellious daughter – came home, living selfish, no give all take

· Disruptive home life, increased cost

want to remove her stuff out on the street

· Needing advice

My Advice

· React in the natural or in the spiritual

In the Natural

· Hold onto the disappointment

· Hold onto the negative

· Deny God at work

In the Spiritual

· Recognize the blessing

· Reject negativity, the curse

· Accept the blessing

In the Natural 1

walk around in disappointment

do not see the blessings

In the Natural 2

react in the emotions of the situation

throw your daughter out on the street

forget grace, get revenge

In the Spiritual 2

what is the outcome of grace?

it is forgiveness, it is giving another chance

it is cleaning up the mess

it is setting boundaries

it is going over and above your emotions

BLESS AND DO NOT CURSE

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” Romans 12:14.

PRAY FOR YOUR ENEMY

“But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 8:27-28

FORGIVE SIN, HURT AND OFFENCE

Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ. Ephesians 4:32

DECLARE GODLY OUTCOMES

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28