God The Head

A Couple's Experience
Pastor S. Evans
Prayer
Welcome
How We
Worship
Worship
Empty Me
James Fortune
I wanna be more like you
I wanna live just for you
How can I get to this place
When I'm broken and shattered
My mind is filled with worries
Un forgiveness lies within
I'm ready to come out of this
How can I get there
So I say empty me, Lord
Take out everything not like you
Everything in my life not pleasing
you
Please take it away
So I can be all yours, all yours
Empty me
I wanna be more like you
I wanna live just for you
How can I get to this place
When I'm broken and shattered
My life is filled with worries
Un forgiveness lies within
I'm ready to come out of this
How can I get there
So I say empty me, Lord
Take out everything not like you
Everything in my life not pleasing
you
Please take it away
So I can be all yours, all yours
Empty me
Repeat 3x
Light the Way
James Fortune
Light the way
I don't wanna move without you
I just wanna be where you are
In the desert or promised land
as long as you're with me
Light the way
Spirit lead us
go before us
stay with us
we are desperate for your presences
Lord guide us
Repeat 2x
Jesus, Shepherd, King
Lead us in your truth
We are listening
Light the way
I don't wanna move without you
I just wanna be where you are
In the desert or promised land
as long as you're with me
Light the way
I don't wanna breath without you
I just wanna stay in you arms
Where I'll never be afraid
as long as you're with me
Light the way
Now let you goodness
pass before us
protect us
Blessed Savior
God our shelter
You love us
Jesus, Shepherd, King
Lead us in your truth
We are listening
Light the way
I don't wanna move without you
I just wanna be where you are
In the desert or promised land
as long as you're with me
Light the way
I don't wanna breath without you
I just wanna stay in you arms
Where I'll never be afraid
as long as you're with me
Light the way
Your presence is with us
Your light is piercing through the
darkness
You promise fights for us
Oh, Jesus!
Light the way
Repeat 4x
What You've
Gotten
Yourself Into
Theme: God the Head
Questions & Answers
Wisdom from the Doctor
Dr. S. L. Garvey
Break
10 min
Who is God?
Session I
Who is God?...to me
This is a fundamental question that
must be answered individually. We
must reconcile this question for
ourselves in order for us to be
mentally stable. Many will say that
the fundamental question in life is
"why are we here?" I agree that this
is important. But I am certain that it
is impossible to answer that before
you answer the "who is God"
question. Your relationship with
God will influence and inform every
other relationship in your life!
Listen to the prayers of others...gives you a hint to
how they see Him
My God and My King
Precious Lord
Heavenly Father
Father God
Father
Daddy
The Names of God
El Shaddai (Lord God Almighty)
El Elyon (The Most High God)
Adonai (Lord, Master)
Yahweh (Lord, Jehovah)
Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner)
Jehovah-Raah (The Lord My Shepherd)
Jehovah Rapha (The Lord That Heals)
Jehovah Shammah (The Lord Is There)
Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)
Jehovah Mekoddishkem (The Lord Who Sanctifies You)
El Olam (The Everlasting God)
Elohim (God)
Qanna (Jealous)
Jehovah Jireh (The Lord Will Provide)
Jehovah Shalom (The Lord Is Peace)
Jehovah Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts)
Why so many names?
I Am That I Am
This is not a question we tend to
ask...ourselves...have you?
So, Who is He to you?
How do you see Him?
How do you relate to Him?
What are your expectations?
Do you really believe He is who you say He is?
Communosession
NO INTERRUPTING, JUDGEMENT OR FIXING
Take 2 minutes to gather your thoughts
4 minutes each, Partner "A" then Partner "B".
Communicate the following to your partner:
Who is God to you?
How did you arrive at this understanding?
How do you feel this understanding affects your
relationships?
Knowing how your partner sees and relates to
God is vital information for your relationship.
There is no more intimate relationship.
It's more important than your relationship.
It's more important than how they feel about
you.
It informs how they relate to you.
Write and React
15/5
How do you see God?
What do you believe is
important for your partner to
know about this view and
why.
Lunch
60 Minutes
Who am I?
Session II
Who am I?
This question is most
completely answered in the
context of your relationship to
the Father. God designed us to
be a product of our parents'
DNA. Therefore, to attempt to
answer this question without
the inclusion of the Father will
only lead to frustration. This
frustration will bleed into all
your relationships.
What is God's plan for your life...specifically? Rom 12:1-3; Psalm
1:1-3; James 1:5; Eph 5:1-2
Have you asked and answered this?
What do you find joy in? What bothers you until you get it done?
Listen to what others say about you
Others are sometimes able to see things you don't
Listen doesn't mean that you have to accept everything
Pre Relationship Derailers
Not keeping God first
_____________________
Improper handling of conflict
_____________________
So, Who are you to Him?
How do you see you in Him?
How do you relate to you in Him?
What are your expectations?
Do you really believe you are who He says you
are?
Communosession
NO INTERRUPTING, JUDGEMENT OR FIXING
Take 2 minutes to gather your thoughts
5 minutes each, Partner "A" then Partner "B".
Communicate the following to your partner:
Who are you in Christ?
How did you arrive at this understanding?
How do you feel this understanding affects your
relationships?
Knowing how your partner sees themselves in
Christ is vital information for your relationship.
True or False?
Why?
Write and React
20/10
How do you see yourself in
Christ?
What do you feel is
important for your partner to
know and Why.
Break
15 Minutes
Who are We?
Session III
Who are We?
Finally, what you thought you
came here for today...who are
we as a couple? More
specifically, how do we relate,
communicate, cohabitate?
Hopefully by this time it is
obvious that these are
questions that could not, and
should not be attempted to
answer prior to the journey we
have traveled so far.
What is God's plan for your relationship?
Have you asked and answered this?
Allow God to dictate your plans...no one else...not even
you!
Guard against your tendencies...
Women: Assuming/Taking man's authority Gen 3:16
Men: Over/Under utilizing authority Gen 3:17; Eph
5:22-27
Listen to what others say about the two of you
Others are sometimes able to see things you don't
Listen doesn't mean that you have to accept everything
So, who are you to each other?
How do you see your relationship glorify Him?
How do you relate to each other in Him?
What are your expectations?
Do you really believe what He says to you about
relationships?
Communosession
NO INTERRUPTING, JUDGEMENT OR FIXING
Take 2 minutes to gather your thoughts
6 minutes each, Partner "A" then Partner "B".
Communicate the following to your partner:
Who are we to you?
What role do you play in this relationship?
How did you arrive at this understanding?
How do you feel this understanding affects your
relationships?
Write and React
30/15
How do you define the
relationship you're in (or the
most recent one you were in)?
Is it what you want?
Is it what God wants for you?
What do you feel is important
for your partner to know about
your relationship?
Resources
Pastorsevans.weebly.com
Facebook.com/drgarveyministries
Todayschristianwoman.com
Marriagemissions.com
That's a Wrap!
Questions, Comments