Services at Cornerstone have been so awesome lately I wanted to start doing a quick recap of the points from the sermons.

This week Pastor Risto spoke on the topic “Submitting to God’s plan for you life.”

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Here are some of the points the Spirit dropped into my heart as I listened.

26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.28The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with GodYou will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” 34“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” 35The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month.37For no word from God will ever fail.” 38“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1: 26-38 Our Opening Scripture

“We are called to live the life God has prepared for us. SUBMIT TO THE PLAN.”

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There’s nothing like an angel to mess up your day-Barry Risto Luke 1:26-34

Sometimes serving God can be a painful privilege. -Barry Risto

Believe the word of God spoken…even though you don’t know where that might take you. .. it will be beyond your wildest dreams.

Submission to God may take us down far deeper paths than we think. .. But wait until you see what it will produce. -Barry Risto

God doesn’t call us to live safe lives. -Barry Risto

God is preparing you for the things He has prepared for you.

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Is there a difference between your plan and God’s plan for your life?

Reacting to things is often our flesh. Responding to things is of the Spirit. We are called to be responders not reactors. -Barry Risto

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Responders save lives. Reactors melt down and blow up. Be a first responder.

God’s plan always involves a journey so buckle in!

Which quote or point is your favorite?