The word brokenness may strike fear in some people, but it's really not a bad word.
God doesn't desire to break our spirits, but He wants to break that outer shell, the flesh that prevents Him from being all He wants to be in and through us. He wants to break off things like pride, rebellion, selfishness and independence. God wants us to be totally dependent on Him, and suffering seems to bring us to that point.
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Soulafire - Renee Storm - +Google: Notes from Sunday's Sermon, 4/24/2016.Until the B...

Soulafire - Renee Storm - +Google: Notes from Sunday's Sermon, 4/24/2016.
Until the B...: Notes from Sunday's Sermon, 4/24/2016. Until the Bible is the authority over your life, you will always deal with disobedience. The ...

Notes from Sunday's Sermon, 4/24/2016.
Until the Bible is the authority over your life, you will always deal with disobedience.
The Bible must be my only and final authority.
Psalm 119:130 "The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple."
II Peter 1:20 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost."
II Timothy 3:16 "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." (prepares for service)
Goal of scripture is that you would know God and obey God - Not to bring emotion that comes and goes, nor just to have facts in your head.
I personally memorize scripture, in order for the Holy Spirit to bring back to my remembrance, in time of need.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the Power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (Romans 15:13)
Amidst the chaos and the darkness that has gripped the world, it is challenging to focus on the promises of God. We are not without hope. There is a place of rest where you can have the peace of Christ despite your struggles and pains. Jesus said in John 16:33, "I have said these things unto you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. No matter how bad your situation seems, you must never lose hope. You have no idea what greatness God has planned for your life. God's wonderful plan for you cannot be hindered by setbacks and failures. He knew what you would face even before it happened to you. He is with you to see you through. What a great consolation! You don't have to face the storm alone. He is a very present help in time of need. Dear child of God, just stand in faith and see what God can do.
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