New Life Fellowship NYC Sermons Encounters with Jesus: Blessed, Broken, Given - Glenn Packiam
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Jul 1, 2019 Glenn Packiam, a pastor and author, shares insights from his new book, discussing how our seemingly mundane lives can profoundly matter to God. He reflects on the symbolism of bread, illustrating its transformation from ordinary to extraordinary through divine blessing. Glenn emphasizes the importance of embracing brokenness, highlighting that acknowledging our vulnerabilities fosters grace and healing within a community. Personal anecdotes and scriptural insights invite listeners to recognize their identity as blessed individuals, capable of impacting others through their own journeys.
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Bread as Life's Metaphor
- Jesus uses bread, an ordinary staple, as a powerful metaphor for life and spiritual nourishment.
- His blessing, breaking, and giving of bread show how ordinary lives can be transformed and shared.
True Meaning of Being Blessed
- To be blessed means God gives us life and meaning from outside ourselves, not merely as material wealth.
- Everything God creates is a sign and means of His presence and love, pointing us to Him.
Parenting Through a Journal Gift
- Glenn Packiam shares giving his 13-year-old daughter a journal documenting her life and their prayers for her.
- This helps her know her true identity and origin story amid middle school challenges.
