for everything you do flows from it.
*Everybody is facing certain circumstances now
*We can have issues with God, husband, wife, friend, church and in so many areas of our lives
*Issues happens in the heart which will determine the parameters of your life
*1 Corinthians 7:5: Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
*2 Corinthians 7:8: Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while
-apologizing and challenge the Corinthians
*We should not get things in our lives and let it take over
*We should be disappointed only for a while
*We should allow this distress to bring you to God and not away from God
*It should turn us around and that we will never regret that pain
*2 Corinthians 7:11: See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter.
*What are the issues in your heart that you are facing right now?
*Only for a while that we can speak the issues of our heart
*We may turn to other stuff for comfort but Paul turns to God who comforts the downcast
*1 Corinthians 7:6-7: I say this as a concession, not as a command. 7 I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.
*It is easy to run from God but Paul despite the troubles turn to God
*Hebrews 1:1-2:
Hebrews 1
God’s Final Word: His Son
1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.*In the issues, when God speaks through His Son and send His Holy Spirit, we can work through our issues and got to commit that these issues is just for a while
*The important part- Titus was God ordained in Paul's life
*We also have people with God relationships and we can turn all people
(Who you let in the issues in your heart) to God
*We have to commit to a clean heart
*2 Corinthians 7:1:
2 Corinthians 7
1 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.*We cannot let the issues let us have a filthy spirit
1. God has a promise in our lives
*We need to do it for our own sake
*Thus, having these promises, let us have a clean and clear heart
*2 Corinthians 6:12: We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us.
*However, because we are humans weak in flesh, we will automatically have negative perceptions when we hold a grudge against that person and will interpret things about what he/she says or do in a negative way
2. Keep our hearts open especially in a God ordained relationship
*Critical in working through our issues to create a pure heart
*2 Corinthians 6:12
3. We got to be committed to a loyal heart when it comes with heart issues, keep it only for a while
4. We should have a teachable heart
*2 Corinthians 7:12: So even though I wrote to you, it was neither on account of the one who did the wrong nor on account of the injured party, but rather that before God you could see for yourselves how devoted to us you are.
*Cares about the issues and impact of our lives, be teachable
*If not, we are not taking care and being diligent
*Keep the Lord by your side and family of God for comfort
*Only for a while will you let the issues of your life rule your heart
HE HAS A GOD GIVEN FUTURE FOR YOU
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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