Just What I Needed

Acts 3:1-10

• We often come to God with our wants. (vvs. 1-3)
• Request was timely .
• Request was appropriate .
• Request was reasonable .
• God is willing to give us the desires of our hearts. Psalm 37:4
• God responds by giving us what we need (vs. 6). Matthew 6:25-32
• Worry versus contentment
• Trusting self versus trusting God .
• Question: How big is your God?
• Developing a more contented mindset. Matt. 6:33
• Focus on what God wants to show you. (vvs. 4 & 5)
• Recognize and limit distractions .
• Look to God expectantly .
• Be flexible to God’s plans (vv. 6-7) Jeremiah 29:11; James 1:2-4
• Acknowledge God’s fingerprints on your life. (vs. 8)
• Questions to ponder…
• What keeps me from being more content, trusting God to meet my needs?
• What do others see in me? (i.e. Are others drawn to “wonder” or curiosity because of God’s fingerprints on my life?)