+I have a Biblical worldview [2 Tim 3:16]. I use the Bible to interpret and guide my experiences [Ps 119:105] +To make decisions: I Ask The Lord [ATL]. I listen and am obedient to the Holy Spirit [Jn 16:13] I continually allow time to listen to God’s Spirit [Mk 1:35-36] and do what He says. +Without the Holy Spirit’s empowerment I can accomplish nothing [1 Cor 2:4-5]
discovering how to be Word+Spirit Led @ YG>>
Group Teach [YG]: An adult leader or student teaches a relevant lesson fromGod’s Word. Sunday School: Book-by-book Bible teaching and discussion, always striving to apply it to our lives. Winter Camp: High energy weekend at Expeditions Unlimited Camp including a band; speaker, small groups, and winter activities DuPage onMission [HS]: Ask The Lord what He wants us to do to serve our community. Parents who Ask the Lord to lead
Discovering How to “Sense” God The Basics of Listening Prayer (AIM)
RAFFTS guide Recognize and Respond to God’s chiseling work in your life
Ask for God’s heart by connecting with Him daily Focused prayer
Asking The Lord for direction
Test if it is of God
Trust God’s direction by stepping out in faith
Surrender often asking God to give you spiritual eyes
Was it a clear word or just an impression? God may give us different degrees of confidence in what he has said. We therefore need to humbly admit our fallibility. Get someone you trust to check your impression and to confirm it or not.
Does it exalt Christ? (John 16:14)
Is it scriptural? Scripture is our authority. God does not contradict himself. (Proverbs 30:5-6)
Do other Christians confirm it? (Proverbs 20:18, Proverbs 15:22)
Does God cause it to actually take place? (Isaiah 55:11, Deuteronomy 18:21-22)
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God says that I am valuable
God not only loves me, but He also likes me>>God made me the way He wanted me>>When I get lost and forget about God, He will do anything to make sure I am found 
I can be connected to a Savior who gives me hope
I can have an everyday relationship with Jesus>>His influence can guide my life 
God’s Word & Holy Spirit can guide my way
I can use the Bible to understand life's experiences>>I can Ask The Lord (ATL) for guidance 
I can have an impact in my local and global community
My heart is for my community>>People matter to God 
I can take faith-filled risks to live Jesus’ mission for my life Everything I do is being onMISSION>>I will always be in pursuit of God’s plan [for my life]