Navigating Life From The Cross

Stop Allowing These 5 Things To Control Your Life

Pastor Scott Thom of Cross Christian Fellowship in Albuquerque NM

 "Stop Allowing These 5 Things To Control Your Life"

 Summary:

Pastor Scott Thom identifies five key attitudes that often control people's lives: letting the past dictate the present and future, being overly concerned with others' opinions, succumbing to critical self-thoughts, allowing finances to dominate decisions, and relying too heavily on relationships for fulfillment. He encourages listeners to break free from these controls by focusing on their new life in Christ, prioritizing God's opinion, rejecting negative self-perceptions, using money wisely in service of God, and finding ultimate fulfillment in God rather than in relationships.

Discussion Questions:

 How have you allowed your past to influence your present and future?

In what ways do you struggle with seeking approval from others rather than God?

What negative beliefs about yourself do you need to let go of?

How do you currently view money in relation to God's plan for your life?

Are you overly dependent on relationships for happiness and fulfillment?

Prayer Points:

 Pray for the strength to release the grip of the past and embrace the new life God has for you.

Ask God for clarity to distinguish His opinion from the opinions of others in your life.

Seek God's guidance in reshaping your self-perception according to His truth and love.

Pray for wisdom in managing finances according to God's will and purposes.

Surrender your need for relationships to God, asking Him to be your ultimate source of fulfillment and joy.

Are You Under Its Control?

 Welcome. Thanks for joining our community of people who desire to know God deeply and have a life transformation.

In this video by Pastor Scott Thom titled "Are You Under Its Control?," a compelling story about a humorous encounter during a sheriff's ride-along highlights deeper insights into life's influences. Pastor Thom discusses the importance of being vigilant and sober-minded amidst various influences—emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical. He prompts viewers to reflect on positive influences that nurture growth and well-being while also encouraging them to identify and eliminate negative influences that may subtly take control. This message urges personal responsibility and proactive steps towards living a balanced and intentional life.

Take this week and meditate on these questions
Discussion Questions:

What positive influences in your life contribute to your well-being and spiritual growth?
How can you identify and address negative influences or habits that may be affecting your life?
What steps can you take to actively filter out or eliminate negative influences?

Pray through the week for insight
Prayer Points:

Pray for clarity and insight to recognize any negative influences in your life.
Ask for strength and guidance to overcome harmful habits or attitudes.
Seek wisdom and discernment to strengthen positive influences and relationships in your life.