03-05-23
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Hiding in the Baggage
1 Samuel 10:1, 20-24
1. ________ YOUR BAGGAGE KEEPS YOU FROM YOUR ________
And the Lord replied, “He is hiding among the baggage.” So they found him and brought him out, and he stood head and shoulders above anyone else. 1 Samuel 10:22, 23 (NLT)
2. ______ THE SIGNS THAT YOU HAVE RELATIONSHIP BAGGAGE:
- YOU PLAY THE ______________ GAME
- YOU HAVE CONTROL ISSUES
- YOU ARE UNABLE TO ___________ CRITICISM
- YOU ALWAYS HAVE A ________________ MINDSET
- YOU ARE STUCK IN THE PAST
“Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me. For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy to bear”. Matthew 11:28-30 (TPT)
3. _______________ YOUR BAGGAGE
- SECRET SIN: 1 John 1:9 (MEV)
- ANXIETY: 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
- ANGER AND BITTERNESS: Ephesians 4:26 (MEV)
- NARCISSISM and “No one else knows what I’m facing” Hebrews 12:1 (TPT)
- DOUBT AND DISTRUST: Proverbs 3:5-6 (TPT)
- INSECURITY AND INADEQUACY: Philippians 4:13 (LB)
- UNFORGIVENESS: Romans 12:19 (MSG)
4. ___________________ HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS:
- _____________ GOD
- HONESTLY & GRACIOUSLY COMMUNICATE IN AN OPEN MANNER
- TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OWN BEHAVIOR
- LIVE __________________
- ___________ OTHERS WITHOUT EXPECTING A RETURN
- BE JOYFUL AND FAITH FILLED IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
“‘Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly’”. Matthew 11:28-30 (MSG)