Key Insights
- π “You are not a mistake. There’s not something wrong with you because you’re not like somebody else. You’re unique.”
- π “He didn’t die for us just so we could someday go to the Sweet By and By and live in our nice little mansion in heaven.”
- πͺ Courageous people and people desperate for change will press and press and press until they get the desired result.
- πͺ “There’s nothing too hard for God and he’s in us.”
- πͺ “I want to know Christ, I want to be like him, I want to have that same resurrection power.”
- πͺ We are not supposed to let our troubles take us down, but instead stand up to them and say no, we’re not going to be defeated.
- πͺ “I press on to lay hold of and take hold of those things for which Christ Jesus died to take hold of me.”
- π “Jesus died so we didn’t have to do that so we could repent turn around I’m not going to live like that anymore.”
Summary
The key idea of the video is that pressing past negative feelings, embracing our uniqueness, and taking action based on what we know is right are crucial for fulfilling God’s assignment for us and being an example to others.
- π‘ Pressing past negative feelings is crucial for fulfilling God’s assignment for us, which is to be an example of real Christians in the world and embrace our uniqueness instead of wishing for things.
- π New power comes when we let go of old ways, stay open to learning, and move forward; spiritual maturity, enjoying life’s journey, and overcoming negative emotions are important for being an example to others.
- π Stop focusing on your feelings and take action based on what you know is right, as persistence and determination will lead to success regardless of talent or abilities.
- π Pressing past negative feelings involves seeking a stronger relationship with God rather than constantly asking for more material possessions.
- π‘ We must endure suffering and share in Christ’s sufferings in order to be transformed into his likeness and live for him.
- π Strive to be transformed into Christ’s likeness and overcome problems to live the good life Jesus died for us to have, as God disciplines and instructs us to stay calm during difficult times and impact others.
- π Don’t be afraid to live a life that speaks louder than words, forget the past, focus on the goal, and move forward with faith.
- π Learn to think like God by studying His word and experience a deeper relationship with Him through Joyce Meyer’s book “Words to Live By” and find peace in her book “Pursuing Peace.”