Identity

Following God's guidance is the most exciting thing you'll do. The Bible can't bring transformation only the application of truth can. Continue to soak everything up. Know the difference between what you want to do and what you should do. We aren't meant to live our lives unto ourselves but for others. Stand up for yourself, you matter. Knowledge of this is the gateway to standing up for others.

Heaven isn't 'the sky' but where the spiritual beings live. God is light, there is no darkness about Him at all. (Genesis 1:2) So you might ask how the serpent got into the Garden of Eden. Theology on the fall of Satan is that Satan was made out of love for love but wanted to have power. So He was kicked out of Heaven onto Earth. This is not how God intended it but Jesus was always there and watching. Jesus is always hovering in a gentle compassionate way. God also makes no mistakes and gave us free will to be like Jesus but we sin just as Satan does.

Set your life course so that you matter. We are all made unique. I have what you don't have, you have what I don't have. How you're doing, your choices, your attitude, how you act, what's your future, IT ALL MATTERS! If you're wondering about your soulmate? Stop looking for the person and be the person! Fun fact, it is scientifically proven that when semen and an egg meet there is a literal spark of light. How wonderful. We are created perfect in God's image and of equal value with free will so we sin and become imperfect but God loves us no less. (Psalm 51)

Don't try to fit in, be alone with a smile and people will come to you with respect. Orphans are always in want, they live to earn affirmation, don't accept who they are, have fear of rejection, never feel good enough, put others down, and have a need to be better than others. Sons know the source of provision, are loved regardless, feel secure, are never alone, don't place their worth in their works, genuinely accept others, and belong. You will not know how to be married or love unconditionally unless you know the Father.

Live life! Not in a party way but to be an influence to others. Having Jesus is like being the coolest kid in the room. Internalize the important things. Have no prejudices which are preconceived opinions not based on reason or experience. Everyone is precious. See them as a person even if you don't agree with what they do. You should have values but more importantly, you should know you have value.

To win back enemy territory we must know our purpose on earth is to reflect Jesus, live in utter dependence on God, be filled with the Holy Spirit, walk by faith, and live like a son and daughter of God. The wrong question is "What will they think?", a more important question is "What will God think?". Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Notes taken during Hinrich's lecture