These thoughts and beliefs are not necessarily the thoughts or beliefs of those who attend The FUSION! My mind is off the wall and sprat-tic to some and may be under the influence of coffee! If you like comfortable and easy then this blog is not for you! If you like to challenge status quo and look outside the box and think what if and is that possible if I try then we will get along well! I love to call all into question that which is and ask the hard questions of why? P.S. No comments will be posted as anonymous! Get a pair!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Fusion After Party!!!


This past weekend, Pastor Heidi talked about the power of words and thoughts...and horror movies:) Check it out:
  • God created the universe, the world & everything in it just from speaking.  We're made in His image so when we speak, we're creating something--it’s not trees or a mountains but we create an attitude, an atmosphere--with just words.
  • Horror movies have creepy music, but if the music switched to happy music, the movie wouldn't be so creepy.
    That background music in movies is just like our thoughts: if we think positive then our perspective changes and that changes everything. Try
    going through a bad situation with a good attitude! You'll be able to see solutions and get perspective...and maybe even confuse the people around you...Regardless, you'll see answers!
  • The Apostle Paul calls this “renewing your mind” Romans 12:2
  • Do you realize that our thoughts are spiritual?! (Ephesians 6:12) Our thoughts are part of the spirit-realm and if we pay attention to them, we’re winning a spiritual battle! We think our thoughts are private--that they can’t hurt anyone. Even though we can’t see our thoughts, they affect our actions.  They can even affect other people’s actions! It works like this: Is there someone in your life that you say all the right things and they even say all the right things back but for some reason that you can’t quite put your finger on, you have a negative feeling about them? That’s the spirit realm! Our thoughts are unseen but they still influence our actions and other's actions!
  • I've been are focusing on thinking/talking positive for years and I still mess up! And that’s ok--being perfect is not the criteria for being a Christian! Jesus wants to help us talk and think positive!  All we have to do is ask! Jesus will help us in the struggle!
  • So don't beat yourself up when you struggle! Everything good came from a struggle!  The Bible is full of people struggling(not full of perfect people)who went on to do amazing things! God doesn't have a problem that we’re not perfect. No, He uses this to remind us that with HIM all things are possible!  In moments of worry and freaking out, we come face to face with the truth: When we are utterly powerless, God is still powerful--powerful enough to help us through any storm! 
  • Thinking on good things is how this all starts. When we think/talk positive we can see the struggle with the right perspective: ANY PROBLEM IN YOUR LIFE IS ONLY THERE SO JESUS CAN MAKE YOU STRONGER, BETTER, WISER, and FEARLESS!!!


Great Bible Verses to Think On:

Ephesians 4:29-32
When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need — words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. 30 And do not make the Holy Spirit sad. The Spirit is God's proof that you belong to him. God gave you the Spirit to show that God will make you free when the final day comes. 31 Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. 32 Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive each other just as God forgave you in Christ. NCV

Romans 12:2
be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will. NIV


Ephesians 6:12
Our fight is not against people on earth but against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world's darkness, against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly world.
NCV

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.

Have a GREAT WEEK!

Nate & Heidi Elznic
Pastors
The Fusion Church
10:30am Sundays
www.thefusionchurch.org
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