Message: "Charting the Pathway to Renewal" by Kevin Fitzgibbon

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Main Scripture reference: Haggai 1:1-12

Are there things in the world or in our own lives that have distracted us from God's path for our lives, or desensitised us to what God wants to do in us?

If so, we need:
- A word to break into the situation
- To overcome the inertia and create momentum

Bad experiences:
-can bring low expectations in our lives
-can give us a tendency to settle for less
-can bring an "I deserve it" attitude, or
-a strong excuse mentality

3 things that can hinder or get us off track
- too busy to listen (not to be confused with a good work ethic)

Are you not seeing the return from your work or your sowing. Could God be trying to get your attention?

- security in work or possessions

Get your priorities right!

- failing to deal with difficult situations

Don't let opposition stop God's plan in your life

How do you get back on track?
- Awaken to God's call
- Reprioritise your life
- Trust God to finish what he starts

Memorable quotes:
"Crucial moments in history require a people of God who will see Him as Lord of history."
"Leadership leads renewal."
"Wearing the full armour of God plus godly character, especially perseverance and endurance, will defeat lethargy, inaction and excuse."