2 Corinthians 6:18 NIV
And, “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
References: Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 34:6-7; Colossians 2:13-15
Find a photo of your parents as a child, even your grandparents if you have it. Then compare it with a photo of yourself as a child. Take note of the facial similarities. It's even more amazing to see if you have children of your own. Genetics get passed down from generation to generation however our parents' struggles can also be inherited. If we don't confront not only our past but our parents' past, then it can have a hold on your emotional, mental and spiritual life. As children of God, we get to end generational strongholds and start a new identity in Jesus.
Our present is shaped by our past
Be open to finding the fights you are battling that you did not submit to, but inherited. We need to manage the battles of our past and break them to move sound into the purpose God has for us.
We can repeat the same negative, toxic patterns as the generations before us. But here’s the best news: There is no curse over your life if you’re in Christ Jesus. It’s been broken. Jesus heals us in our brokenness and we can break the patterns of our origins .
Exodus 34:6-7
And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.”
As human beings, we’ve inherited the problems and tendencies of our first ancestors. They sinned by disobeying God and eating the forbidden fruit from the forbidden tree. From then on, the entire family tree of humanity, in every generation, has tended toward destructive patterns and sins. The good news of Jesus is that we can be re-born into the family of God. As God’s children, we inherit a new identity in Jesus. Jesus most clearly displayed for us this identity of love and compassion and forgiveness when he gave up his life by dying on a cross - a wooden cross made from a tree. At this tree of Calvary where Jesus shed his blood for us, we become free from every past curse, and receive power to live in the fullness as part of God’s family.
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VOUS High Nite is a night for Junior High and High School Students to meet friends, worship and encounter God. It will be taking place Wednesday, April 2nd at both VOUS SoMi and VOUS Miami Gardens at 7PM.
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There will also be a VOUS High Nite Parent Hangout. This will be an opportunity to learn more about VOUS High, have some dinner and get to know other parents in our community.
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Where: VOUS Miami Gardens & VOUS SoMi
When: Saturday, April 2nd
Address:
VOUS Miami Gardens - 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi - 6767 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143
Doors Open at 7PM.
Are you looking for a place to grow in leadership, community, and culture? Join us at VOUS College Preview Day on April 3rd to learn more about program offerings, connect with students, and ignite your journey to help fulfill the Great Commission!
RSVP now at vouscollege.com/preview
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens
When: Thursday, April 3rd
Address: 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
The Easter Egg Drop is a family fun-filled day, including food, games, entertainment, and the crowd favorite: a helicopter egg drop with eggs stuffed with goodies and prizes!
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Where: Charles Hadley Park
When: Saturday, April 19th
Address: 1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Join us for Easter at VOUS as we celebrate the power of the cross. This is a weekend for the whole family! Pick a service time and invite a friend — there's room for you.
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
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After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack