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Craig Smee-Simply Supernatural

In embarking on the new series, “Simply Supernatural,” the focus is on understanding what it truly means to live a supernatural life as described in Scripture. This isn’t about the sensational or mystical aspects often associated with the supernatural, but rather about embracing a life that transcends the natural inclinations of the world. Living supernaturally means aligning our lives with God’s presence and promises, which calls us to be different from the world. It involves loving our enemies, sacrificing for others, and living with humility and faith.

The essence of living supernaturally is to live in the presence of God, which is not confined to specific moments or places but is a constant state of being. This presence empowers us to overcome the natural tendencies of selfishness, fear, and sin. It challenges us to deny the influence of the world and to embrace a life of faith, where believing is seeing, rather than the other way around.

The presence of God is not something to be sought after in specific experiences or places; it is ever-present and calls us to be His presence in the world. This means living out our faith in practical ways, showing forth the praises of God in our daily lives. It requires a shift from being consumers of spiritual experiences to being contributors to God’s kingdom.

The supernatural life is marked by a constant awareness of God’s presence, which transforms our natural responses to life’s challenges. It is about living by faith, not by sight, and allowing God’s power to work through us to bring about His purposes. This series invites us to explore how we can live every aspect of our lives—our marriages, parenting, work, and personal struggles—in the presence of God, thereby experiencing the supernatural in the everyday.

**Key Takeaways:**

1. **Living Supernaturally in the Everyday:** Embracing a supernatural life means aligning our daily actions and thoughts with God’s presence, transcending the natural inclinations of the world. This involves loving our enemies and sacrificing for others, which are supernatural acts in themselves. [01:30]

2. **The Constant Presence of God:** God’s presence is not confined to specific moments or places; it is a constant state of being. Living in this presence empowers us to overcome natural tendencies of selfishness, fear, and sin, and calls us to be different from the world. [04:03]

3. **Faith Over Sight:** Living supernaturally requires a shift from living by what we can see to living by faith. This means trusting in God’s promises and allowing His power to work through us, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. [11:35]

4. **Being God’s Presence:** We are called not just to be in God’s presence but to be His presence in the world. This involves living out our faith in practical ways and showing forth the praises of God in our daily lives, rather than seeking spiritual experiences for personal gratification. [35:04]

5. **Transformation Through God’s Presence:** The presence of God transforms our natural responses to life’s challenges, enabling us to live with passion, determination, and purpose. It calls us to deny the influence of the world and embrace a life of faith, where God’s power is evident in every aspect of our lives. [56:56]

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