Tuesday, March 3, 2015

The Orchid and the Oak tree

Speaker: Holly Furtick
Title: The orchid and the Oak Tree
Core verse: Jeremiah 17:7-8

How do we bear fruits in a harsh environment?

5 Tips to near fruits in a harsh environment:
1) Yes you're complex, but you don't have to be complicated.
2) No you're not perfect but you can still be poised
3) Life brings chaos but you can keep your calm
4)High stress does not equal to High drama
5) We are all in a fight, and we have to fortify ourselves

- A complicated person is unpredictable and inconsistent

- A complicated person is controlled by his/her emotions.

An oak tree can flourish in any condition.

are we an orchid or an oak tree?

Poise is not perfection, its strength under pressure.

Rather than just throwing around your emotions, why not bring it to God first, bring your hurt, your pain, your disappointment to him.

its okay to share about yout problems, but we should confide and give it to God first and he will place people in your life to talk to you.

when frustration comes your way, will you be able to handle it in a healthy way?

Proverbs 31:11-12

being poised does not mean your life will be perfect and that everything will go your way, it just means that you will learn how to endure and overcome any obstacle that comes your way in a healthy manner.

Learn to be calm in the chaos.

Philippians 4:5-7

Hebrews 12:12-13
Get a grip, or don't do it.

There are times in our lives when we have to prepare ourselves extra, so that we are prepared for whats coming next.

Review our actual situation.
Remain Grateful.
Regard others more important than myself.
Request to God first.
Remember the faithfulness of God
Repeat the Word of God
Rejoice in the Lord.

sometimes a small change makes a big impact.



Sermon link: http://elevationchurch.org/sermons/the-orchid-and-the-oak-tree/

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