The main point of this sermon is to inspire us to live lives filled with wonder and awe of God, serving as a testament to His power and faithfulness, and to amaze the world with His love.
Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about living a life of wonder, the power of a wonder-filled mindset, and how to amaze the world with your wonder. You know, I recently came across a quote from Christian author, Max Lucado that really resonated with me. He said, "God does not exist to make a big deal out of us. We exist to make a big deal out of him. It's not about you. It's not about me. It's all about him."
I want us to keep that in mind as we dive into today's Scripture, Psalm 71, verse 7. It reads, "I have become a sign to many; you are my strong refuge." Now, when the psalmist wrote this, he was acknowledging how his life serves as a testament to God's power and faithfulness. And it's no different for us today. Our lives, filled with wonder and awe of God, can serve as a beacon of His love for the world to see.
But before we dive into all that, let's open with a word of prayer.
Father God, we thank you for this day, for your word, and for the opportunity to gather together in your holy name. We ask that you open our hearts and minds as we delve into your word today. Fill us with a sense of wonder and amazement as we learn more about you. Help us to live lives that reflect your love and power, and may we be a sign to many of your grace and mercy. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
Now, let’s take a journey into the world of wonder...
Living a life of wonder is not about seeking out the extraordinary or the miraculous in the everyday, but rather about recognizing the divine in the ordinary. It's about seeing God's hand in the smallest details of our lives, from the rising of the sun to the changing of the seasons, from the laughter of a child to the kindness of a stranger. It's about acknowledging that every moment is a gift from God, filled with His love and grace.
When we live a life of wonder, we see the world through the lens of faith. We see the beauty in the mundane, the extraordinary in the ordinary. We see God's fingerprints on everything around us. We see His love in the smile of a child, His grace in the kindness of a stranger, His power in the roaring of the sea, His majesty in the towering mountains. We see His creativity in the diversity of nature, His wisdom in the laws of physics, His faithfulness in the changing of the seasons.
Living a life of wonder also means acknowledging our smallness in the grand scheme of things. It means recognizing that we are not the center of the universe, but rather a small part of God's grand design. It means understanding that our lives are not about us, but about Him. It means living for His glory, not our own. It means making a big deal out of Him, not ourselves.
This mindset changes the way we live. It changes the way we interact with others. It changes the way we approach our work, our relationships, our responsibilities. It changes the way we view our successes and our failures. It changes the way we handle our joys and our sorrows. It changes the way we live our lives.
Living a life of wonder also means living a life of gratitude. It means recognizing every blessing as a gift from God, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem. It means thanking Him for the air we breathe, the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the shelter over our heads. It means thanking Him for the people in our lives, the opportunities He gives us, the challenges He allows us to face. It means thanking Him for His love, His grace, His mercy, His forgiveness.
Living a life of wonder also means living a life of worship. It means recognizing God's greatness and responding with awe and reverence. It means praising Him for who He is and what He has done. It means singing His praises, not just with our lips, but with our lives. It means living in such a way that our lives become a song of praise to Him.
Living a life of wonder is not easy. It requires a shift in perspective, a change in mindset. It requires us to let go of our self-centeredness, our pride, our desire for control. It requires us to surrender to God, to trust in His wisdom, to rely on His strength. It requires us to live by faith, not by sight.
But the rewards of living a life of wonder are immeasurable. It brings us closer to God, deepens our relationship with Him, strengthens our faith, fills our hearts with joy, gives us a sense of purpose, and makes our lives meaningful.
The power of a wonder-filled mindset is not about being naive or living in a fantasy world, but rather it is about recognizing the majesty and grandeur of God in every aspect of our lives ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO
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