Show Up For The Glow Up

Brad Livingston

January 5, 2025

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Brad's message was about the transformative power of consistently showing up where God calls us, even when it doesn't make sense to us. He stressed that God's perspective is different from ours; He sees our potential and our hearts. By showing up, we position ourselves for God's anointing and the 'glow up'—our spiritual and personal growth. Pastor Brad encouraged us to trust in God's plan, forgive and move beyond our past, and remain humble as we grow.

Scripture References

1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:11-13, Ephesians 4:1, Romans 8:28

How can we practice showing up in areas where we feel unqualified?

What does it mean to you that God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance?

Discussion Questions:

In what ways can forgiveness help us see beyond the pain to find our purpose?

How can we trust God's plan for us, even when we don't understand it?

Why is humility important in the process of our spiritual growth?

Summary

In Pastor Brad Livingston's sermon titled 'Show Up for the Glow Up' at our church, he encouraged us to keep showing up, even when we feel unqualified or uncertain. He reminded us that God doesn't look for the 'already' but for the 'not yet,' focusing on our hearts rather than our appearances. Pastor Brad used the story of David's anointing from 1 Samuel 16 to illustrate that showing up is the first step to a shift in our lives. He emphasized the importance of forgiveness, faith, and humility, noting that we often develop in barren fields rather than battlefields.