New Life: How do I make the most of the rest of my life?

Summary

God has a great plan for our lives and guides us into a new and better way of living. As we follow Jesus, our lifestyles are transformed — the way we speak, the way we treat others, how we see money and possessions, and how we view sexuality. This session also looks at four ways God guides us, and at the freedom and fresh starts that come from trusting a good Father who wants the best for us.

Key Points

A new way of living

• "Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." — Romans 12:2 (J.B. Phillips: "Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its mould.")
• Following Jesus changes the way we speak, the way we treat others, how we see money and possessions, and how we view sexuality.
• New beginnings: "Your yesterday doesn't determine your tomorrow." — Ben. "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed… they are new every morning." — Lamentations 3:22-23

How does God guide us?

Four ways God can guide us through life:

• The Bible
• Our conscience
• The voice of the Holy Spirit
• The advice of others

A good Father who wants the best

• "God gives us boundaries so that we can enjoy life to the fullest. And this is the great paradox: God's instructions don't restrict us; they make us free." — Jason
• "The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing… he guides me along the right paths." — Psalm 23:1-4

Notable Quotes

"The way of Jesus is totally unlike the way of this world." — Jason

"We've got to grab onto Jesus and trust Him, because He can see what we can't, and He's guiding us to a full life." — Ben