You are the Only You.

I loved last weeks message, especially when JP said "You are the only you...with a unique set of gifts only given to you. the world needs you to play your part and impact others for the Kingdom."

"Know yourself, like yourself, be yourself."

It's so easy to get caught up in the world. We often end up comparing ourselves to others, whether it be their house, their car, what they look like, their boyfriend/girlfriend, how much scripture they know, how many people they know etc.

When we start to compare we end up becoming prideful or insecure, arrogant or doubtful. It becomes more about us, and less about God.

Psalm 10:4
In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

Do not compare...

2 Corinthians 10:12
We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, THEY ARE NOT WISE.

Greatness of knowing Christ...

Philippians 3:8
What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them RUBBISH, that I may GAIN CHRIST.

Be Cheerful, you have it ALL...

2 Corinthians 9:7-8
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make ALL grace abound to you, so that in ALL things at ALL times, having ALL that you need, you will abound in every good work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQzhdWJFHbI

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