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Nobody knows what the future holds, not even the next minute. We can make plans, promises, and put things on a calendar but you have no assurance that you will meet those expectations. These are just predictions. So, what do you do with that revelation? Pastor Harrison has a few good ideas in today’s message. James 4:13–17; Psalms 118:24; Psalms 122:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Philippians 4:6–7; Proverbs 3:27–28; Romans 12:17–21; Ephesians 5:15–16; 1 John 2:1–2; Romans 10:11

You can do good or bad with the resources in your care. If you use them selfishly, are you not serving yourself, instead of the master who provided for you? Therefore, you are your own master, not the one you claim to serve. Luke 16:1–13; Luke 15:11-32; Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

What steps do you take to find something you lost? How far did you go? How many things did you open or turn over? If only the things we lose would come and find us. Unfortunately, they don’t know they are lost. We do because we know that they belong with us. Now reverse that concept and think of yourself as the thing that is lost. Who is looking for you? What door would they have to open or what rock would they have to lift to find where you are? What signals could they send out to let you know that you are being sought after? Luke 15:1–10

You can only shape clay when it is raw & soft, but not so much so that it doesn’t retain its shape when take your hands from it. We can sometimes act as if we’ve already been hardened in the kiln. God will not make you malleable again. But He is always there, ready for when you will allow Him to mold you into the person He intended you to be when He first formed you in the womb. Jeremiah 18:1–13; Genesis 2:7; Romans 12:1–2; Proverbs 3:5

The overall theme of this message is for you to ask yourself what it is that you are looking to for guidance, example, or inspiration in your daily walk through life. Is your walk a Christian walk? And is it a Christian walk all the time? Acts 7:48–60;

Stiff joints, muscle aches and living a lot of years can cause a person to stay hunched over to avoid the pain of standing up straight. Each moment of discomfort brings back the memories of their cause or when the pain was first felt. As in physical pain, emotional and psychological pain can keep us looking at the past instead where we are or where we’re headed. Some physical pains can be diminished with help from physicians but finding help for the other types of pain usually isn’t so easy. This message has another source for you to consider. Luke 13:10–17; 2 Corinthians 3:6

Who do you know that has a lived a trouble-free life? Is there anyone observing you that might think that your life is free of turmoil? Everyone living has hard times no matter who they know, what they believe or how many resources are at their disposal. What do you do in those times? For followers of Jesus Christ, we remember in whose hands we reside and to which kingdom our citizenship belongs. Psalm 142:1–7; Psalms 139:1-6; Psalms 57:1; Isaiah 55:8; Psalms 18:2; Ephesians 2:8

The air you breathe, the water you drink, the possessions that fill your home…where did they come from? Luke 12:13–21; Luke 15:13; Matthew 6:33

Jesus gave us a basic model for prayer. We are to talk to God as we would a father. Recognizing that He knows best, ask Him to direct us, provide for us, forgive us and help keep us from the things that displease Him. That and a lot more you will hear about in Pastor Harrison message today. Luke 11:1–13; Matthew 6:9; Isaiah 11:6-9; Numbers 21:4-9; Matthew 6:26; Romans 8:28; Revelation 3:20

Be it our car, home, relationship, or something else, we’ve all had to repair something in our lifetime. Things can be broken because of maliciousness, accident, or neglect. Much of the situations Pastor Harrison calls us to repair in this message are from neglect. Those can be the hardest or most time-consuming as we’ve gotten used to not having to pay attention to the problem in our daily routines. There is some habit that needs to be set aside to make time for fixing what’s gotten so bad that it’s painfully obvious. Let us fix these things and continue in their upkeep and avoid the pains as long as possible. Isaiah 58:9–14; 1 Corinthians 7:1–6; 1 John 3:16–18; Genesis 1:1–5