Before there’s a we, there’s a me (part 1)
Lilian Gutierrez
(Audio: English, Spanish) ->Alternate
SUMMARY: The speaker addresses the theme of "Before there’s a we, there’s a me" and emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself first. The world often views singleness as a problem, but the Bible has a positive view of singleness. The speaker shares her experiences of being introduced as a single woman and how people often have issues with singleness. However, the Bible has examples of single people and encourages them to live a dignified and fulfilling life. The speaker also mentions Harold Smith's book "Positively Single," which identifies four categories of thinking that some single people may fall into.
The speaker addresses the issue of single women feeling inadequate and the pressure to conform to societal norms. She highlights four ways of thinking that can be harmful: "arc thinking" (feeling like one is missing out on something by not being in a relationship), "ash thinking" (dwelling on past mistakes and regrets), "ape thinking" (trying to imitate others instead of being true to oneself), and "ask thinking" (constantly seeking more material possessions). The speaker urges women to find their satisfaction in Jesus and to let go of societal pressures. She shares her personal experience of finding true satisfaction in Christ and encourages others to do the same.
The speaker describes her experience going on a blind date and emphasizes the importance of staying single, which can be a pleasant and honorable thing. She discusses Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs and emphasizes the importance of meeting one's physiological, safety, love and belonging needs. She advises single individuals to be cautious in their pursuit of love and romance, particularly with regards to what they watch, listen to, and smell. She also stresses the importance of having a support system of friends, family, and co-workers.
The speaker discusses the importance of fulfilling the needs of singles, including the need for intimacy, self-esteem, competence, physical appearance, and self-actualization. She emphasizes the importance of self-control and protecting oneself from temptation, as well as building up one's own confidence and skills. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to fulfill their God-given potential and find their place in the world.
In Colossians 2, Paul warns against being misled by human traditions and worldly philosophies. He reminds us that in Christ, we are complete and lacking nothing. No person or thing can complete us, only Christ can fill the void within us. When we come to Christ, he patches up the leaks in our hearts, minds, emotions, and sexuality. We are completed in Christ, fully developed and mature. We are called to be women of dignity, honor, self-respect, and confidence. During the sermon, the speaker leads the congregation in a shoe covenant where they make a pact with God to focus on building up the "me" before becoming a "we". They walk around the temple shouting blessings to each other, prophesying life, health, peace, and joy. The speaker reminds them that they are complete in Christ and that they are the best "me" there is.
The speaker addresses the issue of single women feeling inadequate and the pressure to conform to societal norms. She highlights four ways of thinking that can be harmful: "arc thinking" (feeling like one is missing out on something by not being in a relationship), "ash thinking" (dwelling on past mistakes and regrets), "ape thinking" (trying to imitate others instead of being true to oneself), and "ask thinking" (constantly seeking more material possessions). The speaker urges women to find their satisfaction in Jesus and to let go of societal pressures. She shares her personal experience of finding true satisfaction in Christ and encourages others to do the same.
The speaker describes her experience going on a blind date and emphasizes the importance of staying single, which can be a pleasant and honorable thing. She discusses Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs and emphasizes the importance of meeting one's physiological, safety, love and belonging needs. She advises single individuals to be cautious in their pursuit of love and romance, particularly with regards to what they watch, listen to, and smell. She also stresses the importance of having a support system of friends, family, and co-workers.
The speaker discusses the importance of fulfilling the needs of singles, including the need for intimacy, self-esteem, competence, physical appearance, and self-actualization. She emphasizes the importance of self-control and protecting oneself from temptation, as well as building up one's own confidence and skills. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to fulfill their God-given potential and find their place in the world.
In Colossians 2, Paul warns against being misled by human traditions and worldly philosophies. He reminds us that in Christ, we are complete and lacking nothing. No person or thing can complete us, only Christ can fill the void within us. When we come to Christ, he patches up the leaks in our hearts, minds, emotions, and sexuality. We are completed in Christ, fully developed and mature. We are called to be women of dignity, honor, self-respect, and confidence. During the sermon, the speaker leads the congregation in a shoe covenant where they make a pact with God to focus on building up the "me" before becoming a "we". They walk around the temple shouting blessings to each other, prophesying life, health, peace, and joy. The speaker reminds them that they are complete in Christ and that they are the best "me" there is.
The theme for today is “Before there’s a we, there’s a me.” And even if you are already a we, you are still a me. And sometimes we worry so much about the we, we, we, that we forget about me, me, me. So, today whether you’re single, engaged, married, whatever you are, it’s God’s will that we leave this place determined that we’re going to take care of the me, because if we don’t nobody else is going to do it, not your friends, not your husband, not your children, not your next-door neighbor, not your supervisor at work, it has to be you taking care of your me.
Okay? So, before you sit just tell two of you ladies “Today, I’m going to take care of me. Today it’s all about me. When I leave here today, I am determined to take care of me. From this moment on it’s going to be me, me, me, because this is what God wants me to do.” Amen.
Okay? So, before you sit just tell two of you ladies “Today, I’m going to take care of me. Today it’s all about me. When I leave here today, I am determined to take care of me. From this moment on it’s going to be me, me, me, because this is what God wants me to do.” Amen.
