2-6-22 Set List: Who You Say I Am See A Victory Run To The Father The Blessing Sermon Notes: Key Passage: Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalms 1:1-3 KJV Key Verse: If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:8 NIV Great Decisions for having a more attractive personality: 1. Be a better listener.  Key Verse: Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger. James 1:19 Key Verse: Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. Proverbs 18:13 NLT Great Decisions for having a more attractive personality: 1. Be a better listener.  2. Adopt and Practice a more optimistic outlook on life. Optimism = the tendency to expect the best possible outcome or to dwell on the most hopeful aspects of a situation. Key Verse: Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalms 43:5 Great Decisions for having a more attractive personality: 1. Be a better listener.  2. Adopt and Practice a more optimistic outlook on life. 3. Be encouraging and supportive to others. Key Verse: Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29 NLT Great Decisions for having a more attractive personality: 1. Be a better listener.  2. Adopt and Practice a more optimistic outlook on life. 3. Be encouraging and supportive to others. 4. Stop gossiping Key Verse: A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. Proverbs 11:13 NLT Key Verse: If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. James 1:26 NLT Great Decisions for having a more attractive personality: 1. Be a better listener.  2. Adopt and Practice a more optimistic outlook on life. 3. Be encouraging and supportive to others. 4. Stop gossiping 5. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Laugh at yourself & have a good sense of humor.  Key Verse: She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. Proverbs 31:25-26  Key Verse: Then our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with joyful songs. Then the nations said, “The LORD has done spectacular things for them.” The LORD has done spectacular things for us. We are overjoyed. Psalm 126:2-3  Key Verse: He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. Job 8:21 Great Decisions for having a more attractive personality: 1. Be a better listener.  2. Adopt and Practice a more optimistic outlook on life. 3. Be encouraging and supportive to others. 4. Stop gossiping 5. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Laugh at yourself & have a good sense of humor.  6. Stay Humble Key Verse: When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame, But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind. Proverbs 11:2 AMP Key Verse: In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." 1 Peter 5:5 NLT Discussion Questions: 1. What do you feel like God is saying to you through this message? 2. In what ways are you going to improve your personality this week? 3. What are some changes you want to see this week given what God is saying to you?