00:00 - 10:05
- The message is about changing your algorithm to walk closer to God in the new year
- It emphasizes the importance of desiring to be closer to God as the most important goal
- The speaker uses the example of social media algorithms to explain the concept of changing your life's algorithm to favor drawing close to God
- The story of Manasseh in 2nd Chronicles 33 is used to illustrate the possibility of change and hope for anyone seeking to draw closer to God
09:58 - 20:02
- The piece discusses the story of King Manasseh, who was described as evil and did many bad things in the sight of the Lord
- Despite his wickedness, Manasseh eventually changed his ways while in captivity and prayed to God for forgiveness and restoration
- God heard his prayers and restored him, and Manasseh returned to Judah a changed man, cleaning up the mess he had made
- The story serves as a message of hope and redemption, showing that sincere prayers and a desire for a deeper relationship with God can lead to restoration
19:45 - 29:52
- To draw closer to God, prayer must be a priority in life, not just a one-time thing
- Reading the Bible is essential for spiritual growth and understanding God's word
- Involvement in Christian community, beyond just attending church, is necessary for building strong relationships and receiving spiritual encouragement
- Consistency in prayer, Bible reading, and community involvement is key for spiritual growth and drawing closer to God
29:40 - 39:41
- Consistency in prayer, reading the Bible, and communing with friends is powerful because it compounds over time
- Consistency in eating well and exercising also compounds over time and positively impacts health
- Being consistent in the things of God helps in tough times and allows for the identification of the moves of the Holy Spirit
- Spending time with the Lord helps in understanding how He speaks to you
- Removing things from your life that don't glorify God or take your attention away from Him is important
- Changing the algorithm and prioritizing a closer walk with the Lord is necessary for believers
- Drawing near to God is important and requires making Him a priority in your life
- The first step to drawing near to God is accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior.
39:38 - 42:23
- Jesus died on the cross for our sins so that we could be right with God
- When we accept Jesus as the Lord of our life, we desire to follow his ways
- The Holy Spirit helps us to live for Jesus
- A prayer is offered for those who want to give their life to Jesus
- The speaker wishes for a deeper relationship with Jesus in the new year
- A benediction is given for blessings and peace
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