THE PATH TO PERFECTION discovering the true self

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-Isiah see that in the light of God, he realize that he is a man of unclean lips

-seek identity through... Achievement, career, relationship/ connection with ppl, image they project to others, disappointments 

   -however, our true identity is only found in God 

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-before we achieve or fail anything, God alr dreamed of us and loved us

-we are created by God to have union with Him

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-is not the self that God has created us

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-loses life = fully surrender 

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how to live the true self

1. Through our identity in Christ 

-Jesus came not just for our sins but also our relationship with God, restoring sonship and daughtership 

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2. In the depths of our soul 

-surrendering fully

3. Through the dark nights of union 

-layers of mask will strip off in the dark nights 

-know God's love

4. By yielding to the spirit of love

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THE PATH TO PERFECTION spiritual sustenance

-when the soul is norished, we have peace, joy... But when the soul is neglected, there is emptiness, tiredness

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-our soul was created for God, needs communion 

-the same for our soul... If we continue feeding it with entertainment, success, attention

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-what ever opens our heart to 

That will feed the deeper paet

how the Holy Spirit nourish the soul 

1. prayer and worship 

-it must be done in the sprit 

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-prayer and worship 

-as we worship, the Holy Spirit opens us up to God

-prayer without worship becomes duty without delight 

-prayer continues when life is difficult 

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-the spirit makes the Word happens 

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3. Community and Godly conversation 

-the Holy Spirit in them will stir up something 

-Godly conversation

-don't let words that will grieve the Holy Spirit 

4. ministry and mission

-receive without outlet, it becomes stagnent

-doesnt mean more mission or ministry= more spiritual 

   -will burn out... That's why Jesus often withdrew to pray 

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