How are others going so far into this new year of seeking God for his direction/leading/guidance?
In reading over my final post for 2007 ... I can tell you:
For me, I will read less christian stuff next year, in favour of GOD's word through scripture.
I can tell you that so far I have already read more christian stuff than scripture. So as soon as I have completed the next one I will be saying 'no' to anything other than scripture (and the occassional light novel for balance ;)
I will set aside specific time to go out (with others!!!)
Not done yet .... but invite me ...!
and be Jesus in the community - intentionally!!
I continue to seize every opportunity I can to reflect HIM and to speak boldly.
eg. I recently told a 'windscreen washer' boy at the traffic lights that I had been praying for him and his twin brother and he responded with "Really?! My brother and I want to be baptised. Where can we go?" I directed them to the local church of christ on a Tuesday night when meals are provided and Celebrate Recovery is facilitated.
continue striving towards greater balance between work, fitness and spiritual growth
So far on track with this one ;)
Looking forward to sharing journeys, lessons and trials as we encourage one another.
God bless you all,
Gemma :)
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An eight week journey of seeking God as we read.think.pray.live our way through the gospel of John
An Invitation
Please join us during this lead up to Christmas 2009 by doing the four things listed below. Anyone can join at any time throughout this 8 week period although obviously it would be best if you can begin with us on the first of November 2009.
Requirements:
1. Commit to seeking God EVERY DAY in Nov & Dec '09 in a way that is more radical than anything you have ever done before.
2. Read.think.pray.live your way through the Gospel of John in seven weeks (3 chapters each week) and then 1 John, 2 John, 3 John in the final week.
3. Listen to the Holy Spirit and obey whatever he says to do!!
4. Contribute your insights and experiences to this blog.
May we all continue to seek the Kingdom of God before anything else!
Requirements:
1. Commit to seeking God EVERY DAY in Nov & Dec '09 in a way that is more radical than anything you have ever done before.
2. Read.think.pray.live your way through the Gospel of John in seven weeks (3 chapters each week) and then 1 John, 2 John, 3 John in the final week.
3. Listen to the Holy Spirit and obey whatever he says to do!!
4. Contribute your insights and experiences to this blog.
May we all continue to seek the Kingdom of God before anything else!
2 comments:
I was at craft this am. I shared some of this with you last week. Anyhow - I had a lovely time meeting with people I had never spoken to before... Chatted quite a while with one woman I had never met. Sharing a bit of things in my life that were of concern; talking about how I so often want to rush in and make things better - and how I am trying to trust God more with such things by praying more and not trying to fix it myself etc. Then - we each chatted to other people... and then - just at the end - she came and told me about her nephew Nathan who has been in ICU - critically brain injured, and asked me to pray for him. I prayed with her and took details for the prayer team at Concordia. I said I was sorry to have been talking earlier about things I am sad about right now - when she was dealing with this enormous sorrow! But she said no - she was glad - because that gave her the opening to speak about her nephew - and to ask for me to pray for him.
Then I came home and got into Matthew 5 14 to 16 - remember I am using the Message right now - and these words leapt out at me:
Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.
Thank you Father for literally giving that Word life today
That is awesome Rosaleen :)
... 'doing' environments can really put people at ease and, in the presence of a genuine, open listener, doors of opportunity seem to just glide open! Glory to God!
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