Discover You Pastor Roy Barrett

How to Cease StrivingAssess your thoughtsBreathConsider God's mercy & grace for youPractice surrenderanceLeverage gratitudeDisrupt thoughts with words (The Word of God, Confession of Faith)If a cycle or pattern of disruptive thoughts for years; seek counselThe Big So What:If God is in control of your life and got you to this point -- Rest/Trust/Cease Striving and know that He will take you further as you rest.This week's challenge:Read Numbers 16 and 26Memorize Psalm 46Pray over eac...

Focus Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30How to Give God my TrustWe often want and need rest from:R=ResponsibilitiesE=ExpectationsS=ScheduleT=TroubleGiving God my trust requires me to:1. Accept God's invitation to rest2. Adjust to God's pace for my life3. Appreciate God for being different

Being a believer of Jesus Christ, isn’t just about transformation but also transition. We no longer perceive & practice life from a position of we’re in control of all we have. It’s life under new management, governed by God’s presence & influence. For God created us where living under His management is the ONLY way to stay on top and to get the most of everything in our lives.Focus Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10How to get my mind under control & new management:1. Stretch all the way ...

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15Hallmark of God's Chosen:1. Engaging2. Worshiping3. Listening4. Trusting5. ServingBig So What: I may not be the one people are looking for, but I am the one that God has chosen.This Week's Challenge:-Read Acts Chapter 16 (3x)-Memorize Acts 2:17-18-Pray Each point over your life-Ask God which area is He working on in your life-Journal what God is saying to you-Share this message