Week 4

This week's topic: Identity in Christ & Authority of the Believer. It was CRAZY GOOD! But, crazy hard as well. Some people were getting sick, others, like myself, were just simply unmotivated and missing home. There was definitely some spiritual warfare going on this week.. which makes sense because the devil is getting scared! We are learning about our AUTHORITY we have OVER him! So no wonder he's freaking out and stirring these emotions inside of us! But, its amazing because this past weekend was probably the happiest I've been so far, and I had SO much fun! God keeps working in my life and revealing things to me which continues to blow me away.. So, this week was tough, but I'm so happy to say, the devil made no ground :) I'm so stoked for this coming up week and I can't wait to learn more about God!!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Identity in Christ:
*Getting saved and accepting God's gift of salvation is the FIRST STEP in fulfilling your purpose, the vision God gives you!
*CHRISTian - Christ, the anointed one, lives IN ME! I now have the capacity & ability of God to fulfill my dreams & visions (which are obviously of God).
* Identity in Christ = Heavenly Calling
*I am BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING!
Authority of the Believer:
*Authority = delegated power, power that comes from above/a higher power.
*Jesus GAVE us authority over the devil when He died on the cross and rose again.
*Answer the devil by SPEAKING SCRIPTURE! Use that sword (referring to the Armor of God)! You don't go to war without weapons right? So read and know the Bible!
*Authority is not our own, but in the NAME OF JESUS.

What God has been speaking to me this week:
*God does not work like "To Do Lists". He works on His own timing, so I can't tell Him, "Okay, today you will reveal my identity in you, and tomorrow you will reveal my purpose in life.." Walking and growing with God is a PROCESS! (& I hate that word!) It might not be months till I can "check something off" but I need to learn to accept that, not get frustrated, and trust that God WILL bring me revelations!!
*God gave me a specific purpose on this Earth that only I can fulfill! How awesome!
*Mark 4:40 Jesus asks His disciples why they STILL have no faith, even after seeing Him perform so many miracles and healings? That really challenged me! How many times am I asking God to prove Himself that he is God, or worthy for me to praise, or that He can actually speak to me, or whatever!?? I need to stop doubting and believe because I HAVE seen Him speak to me and work in my life, so why am I waiting for Him to prove Himself yet again when He already has! One time should be enough!
*Rebecca, Philippe's wife, shared with us girls one night about "guy things", and this really stuck out: I need to fall completely in love with God and expect HIM to fulfill all my needs, not my boyfriend/husband. Putting that expectation on a guy is so unfair because no guy will ever meet all my needs, he WILL fail because he is human. God is the only "guy" that will meet all my needs and fulfill all his promises!

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS:
*Girls night with Rebecca (speakers wife)
*Dinner with Chris & Lindsey Lautsbaugh!!
*Rugby game Saturday night! Very different from Football, but a great experience :)

God bless!!!!
-Aslyn