sunday’s scuds (october 25, 2009)

Part three of the “Stuck” series brought us a case study on how to get un-stuck. Dwight taught about King Josiah (2 Chronicles 34) and his approach to breaking out of tradition, family history, and stuck-ness in general. Here are some of the scuds:

• Some of us have not had things modeled for us in a healthy, biblical way. That’s why you need a new role model.
• Quit focusing on what you don’t want to become. Focus on what you DO want to become.
• You and I need to take personal responsibility to purge things from our lives that have a tendency to pull us back to what it is we’re trying to break free from.
• That means that you may need to purge some of your relationships.
• In light of your future hopes and dreams, you may need to take some drastic measures now.
• Ask the question: In light of my past experiences, my present circumstances, and my future hopes and dreams, what is the wise choice?
• You will never change that which you tolerate.
• How do you set God’s Word as that standard for your life? Commit it to memory.
• You and I memorize things that are important to us.

Josiah’s three-steps to getting unstuck:

1. Choose a new role model (look to someone who’s ahead of you, spiritually, relationally, etc.)
2. Purge your world of things that can pull you in the wrong direction.
3. Establish Scripture as the standard for your life.