Springwell Sundays

Jesus is a warrior and a protector. God is called a Rock, a Fortress, and a Hiding Place. He even fought and won the greatest battle ever when He died on the cross for our sins and then rose from the dead. Every man is a protector and a warrior - but what do we do when life gets in the way? What are the battles we need to name and fight?

It’s easy to do. So many of us put the immediate ahead of the important. We sacrifice what’s best for what we want now. What’s the key in keeping our priorities straight? It comes down to knowing ourselves and fighting for what’s best.

We’ve been away from each other for a while, but now it’s time to get the family back together all in one place! We’re taking a day to celebrate God and all that He’s done for us over these last few months apart with a Comeback Party. It’s time for the Springwell Family to come home!

Sometimes God sends us into situations where we have nothing to depend on but Him. He can use horrible situations to build our faith in Him. God may allow you to go through difficult days so that He can develop a trust in Him, by showing you your need for Jesus.

I’m just a… We can often get so focused on who we’re not that we forget the power and ability God’s put inside of us. With God, the powerless become powerful, the cowardly become bold, and little becomes much. He’s always been like that and He’s like that with you now.

God works in mysterious ways. Many of us have heard that before, but when it comes time to believe it in our own lives, it’s easier said than done. Could it be, though, that while you’re facing trouble, God is working in an area you have no idea about?

The morning routine. The daily grind. For many of us, that feels like all that life is. We feel that the things we do, when added up, really don’t mean that much. The great thing about a relationship with God is that He can do big things in and through us even when it doesn’t feel like we have a lot to offer.

We can’t respond to God without His help. When we seek Jesus out - we find Him. He gently breaks through to us in a personal way. Jesus calls us to faith in Him, by name. He brings forgiveness and healing for all the sin and hurt that fills up life without Him. He places people in our lives and works through them.

It’s possible that you’re chasing the wrong thing. It’s possible that you aren’t really willing to give 100% of your life to Jesus - just some parts of it. God doesn’t want your money or half-hearted devotion. He wants you to follow Him with every single part of your whole life.

Sometimes God is looking for us when we aren’t necessarily looking for Him. Maybe we don’t believe that He could, or would, love someone like us. Maybe we’re angry with God. Regardless of where we are, God is seeking us out and is crazy about us.

We all love a comeback. Just when it seems that it’s all over, from out of nowhere and overcoming seemingly insurmountable setbacks, the underdog secures the win. Jesus came back and claimed victory over what looked like defeat. Through Him, our setbacks can become comebacks, too.

The cross is a recognizable symbol. For years it has been. There’s something significant about this symbol, though. Near the cross, we find so much more than we can imagine. Near the cross, we don’t just find a dying Jesus, we find true life.

They expected an adorned king, instead, they got a serving Savior. We often expect God to work it all out and demonstrate His power in ways we can see and in a timeline we like. The crown of Jesus, though, often means He works in ways we can’t even imagine.

It’s an all-out fight. How do we do what God asks us to do and go to war against the things that hold us back and eat us up? It’s about more than just trying harder, it’s about winning a fight within ourselves.

In uncertain times, fear can cause us to do some crazy things. For those of us with Jesus, we don’t have to let fear rule us. In fact, we can bring calm to the chaos as we face everything with Jesus.

Pray for wisdom. Pray for help believing when you’re struggling to believe. Put your trust in Jesus when temptation is too great. Our faith will waver in whatever tough situation we find ourselves in if we don’t have wisdom - the kind of wisdom that comes from Jesus.

A life hack for those difficult times is faith. Faith in Jesus is the only way to truly overcome those inevitable difficult circumstances of life. The fact that Jesus is enough can overshadow any situation. Knowing that we are secure in Him gives us confidence - even when facing death.

We all need someone. God created us, not to be on our own, but to live in community and on purpose. It’s not just about a group of friends. It’s more than that. We all need someone to speak into our lives at our highest moments and at our lowest. What does this look like? How do we find that person? How do we be that person?

We were created for community. We were made for friendships and our friends have a powerful influence on our lives. We need to find friends that stimulate us mentally, support us emotionally, and strengthen us spiritually. In order to find this sort of friend, we need help from Jesus to learn how to become the kind of friend to others that we’re trying to find for ourselves.

Marriage is hard. We can begin to forget to pay attention to each other. We may even begin to neglect the simple power in a loving touch. What we need in our marriages is the presence of the Holy Spirit to whisper to us and tell us what to do.

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." This statement sounds great, but let's face it...it's A LOT tougher than it sounds. We know that every parent feels like they're on an island and they often feel like they don't measure up. How do we take the steps toward helping our families win? By understanding this truth: you don't have to do it alone!

Sometimes the fear of what other people think can be paralyzing. We seek the approval of others and fight the thoughts and assumptions of what our words and actions will do to please others. This is a trap. We need to live out of God’s approval of us as we seek to please Him only - that’s the way towards freedom.

Where you spend your money is the thing you really care about in your life. We need to spy on our money and see where it goes and what it does. Once you determine where your money is going, you’ll be able to determine which steps you’ll need to take to place a balance on your priorities.

There's a pressure on many of us. A pressure, not placed on us by God or even other people, but a pressure we place on ourselves. If you've been striving to be perfect and finally have it all together, you need to know to give it up!

We've all been there. Those moments where we just want to be comfortable, to settle in and quit wanting. The problem with comfort is that it never comes to completion. We always want more. What if the comfort you’re chasing is actually found through something that makes you uncomfortable in the moment?