Transcript Renovation of the Heart

Renovation of the heart
~Providence~
the everyday miracle
Renovation of the heart
Revitalization
~ An act of renewal from God
~ that begins with turning from sin
~ And a recovery of the Gospel.
Renovation of the heart
Our paradigm for revitalization:
~ Remember who God is and what God
has done.
~ Repent of our sins and run to Jesus.
~ Recover our first love (gospel
priorities).
Building our relationship
with others
The love of God is the greatest
transforming power in the universe.
We have the privilege of allowing other
people to experience the love of God
through the way we love them.
Building our relationship
with others
Love is~
A willing self-sacrifice
For the good of another
That does not require reciprocation
Or that the person being loved deserve it
Building our relationship
with others
What does love for our neighbor look
like?
~ Eyes opened to God’s character.
~ Hearts transformed by God’s grace.
Building our relationship
with others
Eyes opened to God’s Character.
~ Dependent on God.
~ Centered on the Gospel.
~ Pointing to Jesus.
~ Filled with the Spirit.
Building our relationship
with others
Hearts transformed by God’s grace.
~ Abiding in God.
~ Confident in Christ.
~ Consistent in attitude and action.
Building our relationship
with others
Take Away – How are we to love?
~ Beware of your blindness.
– Don’t think this isn’t describing us in
some way. 
~ Discern the difference between dry
wells and the river of life.
Building our relationship
with others
Take Away – How are we to love?
~ Remember three simple phrases.
• I’m sorry.
• I was wrong.
• Will you please forgive me?