· Romans 15:13 - 13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
· To be people of hope we need to have a mindset of hope.
· Hope is the result of thousands of small decisions you make every day
· Who makes the Call?
What’s the Word?
What’s the Standard?
What’s the Attitude?
· Who makes the call?
· Colossians 3:15: 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.
· What would happen in your life if Jesus called the shots?
· What’s the Word?
· 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
· What would happen in your life if you filled your mind with thoughts of Jesus?
· What’s the Standard
· 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
· “Jesus, do you approve of this?”
· What would happen in your life if you asked Jesus if he approved of what you were about to say or do?
· What is your Attitude
· V. 15 - And be thankful. V. 16 - with gratitude in your hearts. V. 17 - giving thanks to God the Father through him.
· The God who was at work in our past is at work in our present and will work in our future.
· What would happen in your life if you practiced gratitude?
· Surrender to Jesus and let him make decisions for you.
· Intentionally fill your mind with Jesus’ teaching.
· Ask Jesus if he approves of what you are saying or doing.
· Practice gratitude.
