Cold Springs Church
The Intense Creative
The Beauty and Diversity of God
Psalm 19:1-6 ESV
For those who can see, the beauty and creativity of God is immense.
1. Creation bears this truth.
2. People show God’s beauty.
3. Culture speaks to his creativity.
4. It is an invitation to wonder.
You're Not A Mistake
Psalm 139:13-15 ESV
We are to be like Jesus
Romans 8:29 NLT
Invite Jesus In
John 15:5 ESV
The Good News of Jesus
You are loved deeply by God
Your life is broken by your choices and others choices
Jesus is the way to be restored and strengthened
Turn away from your brokenness
Turn to God
Live differently - do good
Acts of the Apostles 26:20 NLT
It’s Just A Tool
Things To Know:
- We’re only one number but we all tap into the characteristics of other numbers
-We’re influenced by the numbers next to oursIt’s part of our uniqueness. These are called the Wings
WARNINGS!
Don’t weaponize the Enneagram - No Number Thumping
Don’t worship the toolIt’s a great tool - but it’s just a tool.
Transformation comes from encountering Jesus and our lives intersecting honestly with the Gospel of Jesus.
Enneagram 4 - The Intense Creative
The Intense Creative Reflected In Scripture:
Joseph in the Old Testament is a reflection of the Intense Creative. He was special and he set himself apart as being special.
a) The coat of many colors
b) The obnoxious little brother
c) The dreams of specialness
Genesis 37:3-5 NLT
Genesis 37:9 NLT
The Apostle John reflects the depth and beauty of the Intense Creative through his writing style and through his special relationship with Jesus.
John 1:1-5 ESV
John 13:23 ESV
John 19:26 ESV
John 21:7 ESV
Mark 10:35-40 NLT
The Gift of the Enneagram 4
Psalm 19:1-6 ESV
Matthew 18:1-6 ESV
The Core Weakness
How You Stay In Charge
Letting Jesus Be In Charge
Living Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Ephesians 4:21-24 ESV
Jesus and the scriptures are the mirror we need in our lives.
Psalm 19:7-8 ESV
Remember the Johari window - everyone has blind spots.
The Spiritual Practices
- Practice breath prayer. As you breathe in pray, “Jesus you fill my void…” As you breathe out pray, “…Jesus you are enough.
- Name your emotions. You live from your heart but the more accurately you can name what you’re feeling, the greater power to respond rather than react. Download the Mood Meter app on your smartphone and record your emotions throughout the day.
- Meditate on and memorize 2 Corinthians 3:17-18. Think about the freedom living in God’s grace brings and how it leads you to be more like Jesus.
- Find your beauty in the ordinary.
- Live creatively.
Being With Jesus
My Jesus Truth is…Jesus you see me, understand me and know me fully - your love fills my greatest longings.
Ephesians 3:19 NLT
Live and lead out of the overflow of a Jesus-trusting life...