Own It: I Will Own My Life



Genesis 3:11–13 “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?” 12 The man said, “The woman you put here with me—she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.”13 Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” (NIV) 



Matthew 11:12 from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. (NKJV)



Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)



Philippians 2:12 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; (NASB)



3 Common Excuses That Will Keep From Owning it



1. Complaining 



Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining and arguing, (NLT)



2. Arguing  



Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining and arguing, (NLT)



3. Blaming 



Philippians 2:15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”  Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky (NIV)