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Counter-Cultural Living Part 4

Published: Sept. 27, 2020, 10 a.m.

Counter-Cultural Living\nPart 4: Pastor Michael Dascoli \n9-27-2020\n\n\u201cThe Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.\u201d John 1:14\n\nFirst: Presence Influences Happiness\n\n\u201cI pray that out of Christ\u2019s glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through \nHis Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. \nEphesians 3:16-17a\n\n\u201cDon\u2019t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.\u201d\nRomans 12:2a\n\nApp: We must be intentional to practice presence when with people\n\nSecond: Listening Presence Adds Value\n\n46 Three days later they finally discovered Him in the Temple, sitting among the \nreligious teachers, listening to them and asking questions. (ref. Luke 2:41-50 NLT)\n\nApp: we must be intentional about listening and asking questions\n\nIncrease Your Influence of Presence\n\nFirst: learn to evaluate the why\n\n\u201cBe still, and know that I am God\u2026\u201d Psalm 46:10\n\nSecond: identify your relational values\n\nNumber three: power down occasionally\n\nNumber four: install speed bumps\n\nLet\u2019s Pray:\n\t-What is God\u2019s Spirit saying to you today?\n\t-How must you respond?