VICTORY

VICTORY

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Your identity is firmly anchored in Christ's accomplishment, not yours; his strength, not yours; his performance, not yours; his victory, not yours. Tullian Tchividjian

Scripture

But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the knowledge of Christ everywhere, like a sweet perfume. 2 Corinthians 2:14 NLT

SONG

My Victory - Passion 

Featuring David Crowder

https://youtu.be/7DNaMSVDSYo

[Verse 1]

You came for criminals and every pharisee

You came for hypocrites, even one like me

You carried sin and shame the guilt of every man

The weight of all I've done nailed into Your hands

[Chorus]

Oh, Your love bled for me

Oh, Your blood in crimson streams

Oh, Your death is hell's defeat

A cross meant to kill is my victory

[Verse 2]

Oh, Your amazing grace, I've seen and tasted it

It's running through my veins

I can't escape its grip in You my soul is safe

You uncover everything

[Chorus]

Oh, Your love bled for me

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Oh, Your blood in crimson streams

Oh, Your death is hell's defeat

A cross meant to kill is my victory

[Bridge]

Behold the Lamb of God

Who takes away our sin, who takes away our sin

The holy Lamb of God

Makes us alive again

Makes us alive again

(2x)

[Chorus]

Oh, Your love bled for me

Oh, Your blood in crimson streams

Oh, Your death is hell's defeat

A cross meant to kill is my victory

SENTENCE PRAYER

Most Gracious Father,

Your kingdom come, Your will be done. Today I seek to embrace all that Christ died to give. I chose Your mercy over my pride, Your hope over my anxieties, and Your joy over my frustrations. I submit to Your direction over my impatience, Your timing over my limited understanding, and Your purpose over my preferences. Give me grace to choose faith rather than fear, contentment rather than complaining, and peace rather than striving. Your gifts are always better than what this world affords. May I walk in Your blessing, unashamed of Christ and the life He died to give all who believe upon Him. Amen.  Adam Hutchcraft.

Sovereignty

Sovereignty

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“which should distinguish the suffering of believers from unbelievers is the confidence that our suffering is under the control of an all-powerful and all-loving God. Our suffering has meaning and purpose in God's eternal plan, and He brings or allows to come into our lives only that which is for His glory and our good.” ― Jerry Bridges, Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts

Scripture

Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind:

“Who is this that questions my wisdom

    with such ignorant words?

Brace yourself like a man,

    because I have some questions for you,

    and you must answer them.

“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?

Job 38:1-4 NLT

Song

Ryan Stevenson - Eye of the Storm

https://youtu.be/cw3zIA1NJU0

In the eye of the storm, You remain in control

And in the middle of the war, You guard my soul

You alone are the anchor, when my sails are torn

Your love surrounds me in the eye of the storm

When the solid ground is falling out from underneath my feet

Between the black skies, and my red eyes, 

I can barely see

When I realize I've been sold out by my friends 

and my family

I can feel the rain reminding me

In the eye of the storm, You remain in control

In the middle of the war, You guard my soul

You alone are the anchor, when my sails are torn

Your love surrounds me in the eye of the storm

Mmm, when my hopes and dreams are far from me, and I'm runnin' out of faith

I see the future I picture slowly fade away

And when the tears of pain and heartache 

are falling down my face

I find my peace in Jesus' name

In the eye of the storm (yeah, yeah), 

You remain in control (yes you do, Lord)

In the middle of the war, You guard my soul

You alone are the anchor, when my sails are torn

Your love surrounds me (Your love surronds me) in the eye of the storm (in the eye of the storm)

...

When the test comes in and the doctor says

I've only got a few months left

It's like a bitter pill I'm swallowing;

I can barely take a breath

And when addiction steals my baby girl, 

and there's nothing I can do

My only hope is to trust You

I trust You, Lord

In the eye of the storm (yeah, yeah), 

You remain in control

In the middle of the war (middle of the war), 

You guard my soul (yeah!)

You alone are the anchor (ooh), 

when my sails are torn

Your love surrounds me (yeah!)

In the eye of the storm, You remain in control

 (yes you do, Lord)

In the middle of the war (in the middle of the war), You guard my soul

You alone are the anchor (ooh), 

when my sails are torn

Your love surrounds me in the eye of the storm, oooh

Oh, in the eye of, oh, in the eye of the storm

I know You're watching me, yea, ay

When the storm is raging (when the storm is raging)

And my hope is gone (and my hope is gone, Lord)

When my flesh is failing, You're still holding on, 

oh whoa

When the storm is raging (the storm is raging)

And my hope is gone (and all my hope is gone)

When my flesh is failing (my flesh is failing), 

You're still holding on, oooh

When the storm is raging (when the storm is raging)

And my hope is gone (and my hope is gone)

Even when my flesh is failing (flesh is failing), 

You're still holding on, holding on

The Lord is my Shepherd

I have all that I need

He lets me rest in green meadows

He leads me beside peaceful streams

He renews my strength

He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His Name

Even when I walk through the darkest valley, 

I will not be afraid

For You are close beside me

   Sentence Prayer 

Abba Father;

forgive my ignorance and blasphemy in the dust devils of life. Still my questions and strengthen my trust.  Only you, set the foundations of all, may I praise God in  both the smiles and sorrows of life.  Amen