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Burnout!when life’s energy, passion and interest are consumed

by stress, criticism, or motion without meaning.

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Temptationbait without a hook, choice without consequence,

life without meaning.

This is God’s Word for my life in this place and at this time. Today I am a new creation in

Christ, I am God’s very own and I believe he has a purpose for my life.

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Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”  Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”

Then John consented.

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As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. And a voice from heaven said,

“This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

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Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, 

“It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

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Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”Jesus answered him, 

“It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.”

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Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written:

‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”

Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.

Mathew 3:13-4:11

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Are you being tempted?

Desire – ease, comfort, pleasure Hedonism, flesh

Applause – what people say Egotism, pride

Control – what can I control Materialism, eyes

“Each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire.” James 1:14 ESV

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Armed with God’s TruthLife is more than food, and the body more than

clothes. Luke 12:23

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Armed with God’s Mission“Live such good lives among the pagans that,

though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may

see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he

visits us.” 1 Peter 2:12

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Armed with God’s AffirmationHe brought out into a spacious place;

he rescued me because me he delighted in me.” Psalm 18:19

Monday Morning

God’s plan is better than mine. (truth)

I’m here for a reason (mission)

God delights in me. (confidence)

Bring it on!