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The Forge | Road Trip - Part 11

Identifying the race…now what?

August 31, 2022 • Geoff Jarman • 1 Corinthians 9:24–25, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:1–4

1 Corinthians 9:24-25
The formative year
“To all my little Hulkamaniacs, don’t forget to train, say your prayers, take your vitamins and you will never go wrong.” -Hulk Hogan
Church, school, and sports…don’t draw attention to yourself(?).
Set goals, work hard, achieve…what went wrong?
The 20’s…and early 30’s
“I’m here to chew bubblegum and kick a**, and I’m all out of bubblegum.”
A second chance at “greatness”...but still not “great”
My friend Zack and the “ah-ha” moment
Older and more aware. What is my why?
My unprayed prayer and my why.
Romans 12:2
Colossians 3:1-4
1- Where have you come up short of goals you’ve set, and what is the reason for not achieving the goals?
2- Are there areas in your current journey where you and your Lord aren’t on the same page?
3- Where in your life had you had the unprayed prayer answered?

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August 24, 2022 • Charlie Eggert • Luke 8:22–25, Revelation 3:15, Matthew 4:1, John 10:10, Proverbs 17:17

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The Forge | Road Trip - Part 9

August 17, 2022 • Derrick Walker • 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, Mark 5:21–34, Mark 8:22–26

UPSHOT: God sustains us throughout our journeys, transforms us through faith, and helps us bring elements of heaven to earth. Sufficiency of God's grace In all circumstances We are sustained through Christ and not our own power or might 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 In my weakness, He makes me strong. God's hand guides and His power sustains me regardless of the challenge. What circumstances has God used to shape you Into who you are today? What evidence were you able to see of God's presence throughout the journey? Our faith makes us well Transformation through simplification Mark 5:21-34 To get closer to Him is to be healed! When I focus more on my relationship with God than my challenges, my challenges seem to disappear. What's impeding the progression of your faith? What battles do you need to surrender to God so you can focus more on your relationship with Him? Life through the eyes of God Bring Heaven to Earth Mark 8:22-26 Receiving His vision a miraculous sign or gift? Deepening my relationship with Him allows me to take on His vision/perspective. He has given us a gift that can transform our lives If we allow It. What situation do you need to apply your God lense to In your life? What's hindering you?