Romans 12:2 [NIV]
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.
REFERENCES: Luke 22:39-43;Matthew 4:1-4; Matthew 6:34; Mark 1:16; Psalm 116:5-17
The soul is an integral part of what makes us human, and is connected to our heart, mind, body and relationships. As we surrender our hearts to Jesus, our minds are transformed, our bodies are submitted and our relationships are restored. Our souls, however, are not our own, they are secured and sanctified by God who holds them. Only when we accept Christ, the sanctification process can begin, and we can live happy, healthy, holy lives.
Surrender is art that gets comfortable over time.
1. Soul Secure
Our souls are saved, as a result of God’s unending love for us. God gave His only Son for our sake, so that we can have full confidence knowing our souls are secure for eternity, when we surrender to our Lord Jesus.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. - Romans 8:38 NLT
2. Soul Sanctified
Sanctifying, or pruning, our soul is a daily process of allowing God to work on us as we bring ourselves closer to Him. God is holy, and calls us to be holy. He is continuously inviting us to intimacy with Him, and wants us to know that He is not mad at us, but is madly in love with us.
For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. - Proverbs 23:7
Our souls are significant to the Lord because He designed us to worship and give glory to Him. How we live and who we surround ourselves with has a great impact on God's kingdom. As followers of Christ, we should identify whether our actions and relationships are building the kingdom or taking away from it. We need God to help us by leading us away from habits and people that are destructive to our souls. God can only help us when we fully surrender our entire life to Him and through Him. Jesus can help prepare us for a life that can influence and impact others by sharing Christ’s love we have been given.
Write down your own soul lessons from this collection. Share your lessons with your crew or friends or online.
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VOUS High is youth community of VOUS and we are creating a space for middle schoolers to gather for service every Sunday.
Students will start with worship in the main auditorium and then be dismissed to their junior high space. This will be a moment to connect with other students, hear a message, and then discuss in small groups.
For more information and to RSVP your student, click here
Join us at the annual ILMC Thanksgiving Bash to distribute meal kits and turkeys. Also, bring a chair and cheer on your favorite team at our annual VOUS Bowl.
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Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Ready to kick off Thanksgiving with a burst of energy and community? Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Whether you're a runner, a walker, or somewhere in between, this is a chance to start your day with some fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! See you at the starting line!
To sign up for the Turkey Trot, click here
Date: Thursday, November 28th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd.
Miami, FL 33133
On Sunday, December 1st we're bringing our annual Tree Lighting tradition to both our SoMi and Miami Gardens Locations! Sign up to serve and join us for a night of fun! Invite your friends and let's welcome the Christmas season together!
Please note: There will not be a 6PM service at VOUS City. Instead, join us at VOUS Miami Gardens for the 6PM service, followed by the tree lighting celebration.
Date: December 1st
Time: 7:30PM
Location:
VOUS Miami Gardens
17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi
6767 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143
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VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack