THE SPRINGS

April 30 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the w

April 29 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may res

April 28 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness. Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. Who is weak, and I am not

April 27 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

Series: LOOK UP “KEEP LOOKING UP” – PT II Philippians 3:12–14 (KJV)Year Theme: HIGH AND LIFTED UP BIG IDEA (For Everyone) You don’t just move forward—you have to shift how you move forward. Looking up requires more than effort—it requires internal shifts. If your perspective changes, your life will follow. 1. SHIFT FROM FEAR TO FAITH (v.12) What’s Happening Paul admits he hasn’t arrived—but he still presses forward. He doesn’t let fear of not being enough stop him. Faith (pis

Series: LOOK UP “KEEP LOOKING UP” – PT I Philippians 3:12–14 (KJV)Year Theme: HIGH AND LIFTED UP BIG IDEA (For Everyone) Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it requires intention. You haven’t arrived yet… and that’s okay.What matters is that you keep moving forward. Looking up is not a moment—it’s a mindset and a movement. 1. REQUIRES RESILIENCE (v.12) What’s Happening Paul admits: “I haven’t arrived.”But he keeps pressing anyway. Progress matters more than perfection. Cliff No

April 26 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12-14 You may not be where you want to

April 25 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if

April 24 So, then, if with Christ you’ve put all that puffed-up and childish religion behind you, why do you let yourselves be bullied by it? “Don’t touch this! Don’t taste that! Don’t go near this!” Do you think things that are here today and gone tomorrow are worth that kind of attention? Such things sound impressive if said in a deep enough voice. They even give the illusion of being pious and humble and austere. But they’re just another way of showing off, making yourselv

April 23 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 What if the life you’ve been trying to build on your own was never meant to be lived without Christ living through you? Paul declares, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me,” reminding you that your real