2 Corinthians 10:3-6
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, 6 being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is complete.
REFERENCES: 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 12:29, James 4:6-7, Ephesians 6:10, Ephesians 2:6-10, Colossians 3:1-4
Better than a dream vacation, or a bucket-list trip to one of the world’s Seven Wonders, God is calling each of us to a divine destination. Our good God desires that we would arrive at a place of empowerment, love, joy, and peace. Arrival at this divine destination requires more than mere intentions on our part. The journey to get where God is leading us requires that we have a sound mind. We must set our minds on the way of the Holy Spirit, and not on the lies that Satan wants us to believe. If we allow our minds to wander on this journey, we are far more likely to get lost. Or worse, the lies of Satan can trap and imprison us in strongholds, mindsets of hopelessness that lead to toxic and destructive patterns of behavior. But because of God’s goodness, he is always ready to reroute us to the right way. When the Apostle Paul taught the first churches in history, he emphasized that we must allow only God to be the greatest influence over our minds. We let God influence our minds by learning and trusting the truth of his word, and obeying his commands. This is the journey of freedom from strongholds, the journey of a sound mind, open to all the blessings God desires for us.
A mind that is not influenced by God’s truths is controlled by Satan’s lies.
If you want to tear down strongholds in your life, repentance is the first step. Repentance is not just feeling remorseful or confessing, but truly committing to follow Jesus and his plan for your life. When we turn from sin and choose to lean into the grace of God, we can lay down our guilt and walk in freedom.
Oftentimes we rely on earthly things, ourselves, our jobs or even other people. That’s why we have a hard time defeating strongholds, because we think we are strong by ourselves. In reality we are weak and we need to rely on God, remaining humble and submitting ourselves to him.
Everyone has experienced the feeling of misplacing something and forgetting where they set it. You go crazy trying to look for it. Our mind can feel the same when we get lost in life. Jesus reminds you it was never lost, we simply forgot where we set it. However, when you turn towards Jesus, a light will illuminate your pathway and redirect you. God's grace is sufficient in your weakness. By remembering our position in Christ as children of God, we can feel confident in our journey through life.
Repeat these words out loud as soon as you wake up in the morning and before you lay your head at night.
"I am a child of God. I am His workmanship. I am uniquely and divinely created to do good works in the name of Jesus. He loves me and has a plan for me. I put my complete faith in Jesus. Amen."
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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.
To RSVP, click here.
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.
To RSVP for the Parent’s Hang, click here.
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!
For more information on the Easter Egg Drop, click here
If you are interested in serving, click here
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
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack