Perfectly Imperfect
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The document discusses how God and his ways are perfect, while also acknowledging that humans are imperfect. It notes that God can take imperfect people and circumstances and make them perfect through his transforming power. Several Bible passages are cited that praise God for his perfection, including his deeds, promises, and word. The document encourages putting one's trust in God, even if life seems imperfect, because he can make all things perfect in the end.
Perfectly Imperfect
- 9. Philippians 4:12-14 (NASB) 12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. 13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.14 Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.
- 10. You Are Perfectly IMPERFECT….. 1.God’s Plan 2.God’s Miracle 3.God’s glory 4.God’s Vessel 5. God’s Freedom 6.God’s Transforming Power When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:25-26
- 11. Roadblocks, Detours, and Wrecks. 1. FEAR Our OWN FEAR can hold us back from God’s plan. FEAR of change, FEAR of failure, FEAR of disapproval, FEAR of the unknown. Fear can paralyze us and keep us from being effective in our calling. Fearful thoughts can come up as barriers to our progression. 2. Discouragement There are always opportunities to get discouraged and it can pull us off course. 3. Confusion If something happens that we don’t understand, or if things don’t turn out the way we think they should, we can get upset and just quit.
- 12. Roadblocks, Detours, and Wrecks. 4. Pride Pride will block the blessings of God. When you are moving in pride, you are on your own. Things aren’t so easy when you are on your own. 5. Self-Seeking Gain God’s work in you crashes if you focus only on what you can get yourself. You may think you are getting somewhere but it is a deception. 6. Immorality It’s one thing to mess up, and another thing to continue in immorality. All of us makes mistakes. We’re not perfect. But when we continue in immorality, it’s going to become a barrier to our progression.
- 13. •When the Spirit of God fills you up w/ His fire and His passion, it is completely different. •The enthusiasm that comes from God can take a wimp into a warrior. •The God within can make the difference.
- 14. GOD is PERFECT Deuteronomy 32:3-4 (NLT) I will proclaim the name of the LORD; how glorious is our God! He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is! GOD is PERFECT Deuteronomy 32:3-4 (NLT) I will proclaim the name of the LORD; how glorious is our God! He is the Rock; his deeds are perfect. Everything he does is just and fair. He is a faithful God who does no wrong; how just and upright he is! GOD’s Way is PERFECT 2 Samuel 22:31-32 (NLT) “God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock? GOD’s Way is PERFECT 2 Samuel 22:31-32 (NLT) “God’s way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection. For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock? GOD’s Word is PERFECT James 1:2-8(NLT) My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. GOD’s Word is PERFECT James 1:2-8(NLT) My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
- 15. There is no better way to live our life as we were created to be exactly who we are and live according to a meticulously detailed life laid out moment by moment by Perfect God. (Psalm 139:16)
- 16. God has equipped us to be perfect and complete lacking no good thing even when everything around us is imperfect. He promises to give us beauty for ashes. If you are waiting everything to fall into place to love and trust Him, watch out because everything may fall apart just so He can make everything that is imperfect perfect in your life. God has equipped us to be perfect and complete lacking no good thing even when everything around us is imperfect. He promises to give us beauty for ashes. If you are waiting everything to fall into place to love and trust Him, watch out because everything may fall apart just so He can make everything that is imperfect perfect in your life.