02/12/09- THOUGHTS - How does God THINK about you?
Who is God? What does God think about us?

I.    His nature and attributes
A.    True and honest - Psalm 31:5, John 14:6
B.    Loving and compassionate - 1 John 4:8
C.    Generous and selfless - Malachi 3:10; John 3:16
D.    Forgiving and merciful - Daniel 9:9; 1 John 1:9
E.    Trustworthy and faithful - Deuteronomy 7:9; 1Cor 10:13
F.    Just and impartial - Deuteronomy 32:4
G.    Holy - Leviticus 20:26; Psa 99:5; 1Pet 1:15
H.    Unchanging - Malachi 3:6; Heb 6:17

II.    How do we know God exists?      
A.    Romans 1:19-20

III.    Who does God say that I am?
A.    Apple of His eye:  Zech 2:8
B.    Numbered the hairs on my head:  Matt 10:30
C.    Collected my tears in a bottle:  Psalm 56:8

 - Have you ever felt like you just didn't matter or that you were in the way? How did that make you feel and what did you do?

 - What did you hear today that could change that next time?

 - To whom do you look for answers, comfort and encouragement?

 - Has that person or anyone close to you ever let you down or disappointed you? What   did you want to do?

 - Do you think that God will ever let you down? Why or why not?