I asked God where I should go to spend time with Him today. I wanted to go to the chapel on campus, but He drew me to the outdoors underneath the little roof near the pond at Simpson. As I stepped under, the rain came harder as if it was just waiting for me to find cover. I've always wondered why my relationship with God is so...outside. God reminded me that I'm going to be in places that are hard to go. I need to find Him in the beauty He made.
I love how You draw me to an exciting relationship with You. And it's not just me, when we seek You desperately Lord, my Jesus, Beloved, I can't wait to run with You unashamed of anything ever again. To know the beauty You are, to walk on greener grass than I can describe, to be in perfect unity with You and the beautiful people You made. I love how You invite us, children, to be Yours. We were always Yours, and You fought valiantly to protect us under the shadow of Your wing. Jesus, thank You for the true, "living water" out of Your love, for those who desire to be rid of these rags and free in the unity and power of Your name. I love You Jesus. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and I pray that You would allow unity with Your people on earth, as a pre-shadow of Your love and glory to come. I love You Jesus, Your name is power and glory forever and ever.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Trying my hand at evangelism
Today was rather interesting. God had been for a while pressing my heart to actually reach out and have an outlet for evangelism. I decided to ride the bus because usually the bus has this category of people on it... poor, really young, old, disabled, or had a tough life. My real goal was simply to be open enough to start conversations (because on a bus that's easy).
1. Before I went, I prayed that God would give me some words, however, I don't know how much He gave me. At first I had an interesting conversation with a 20 something guy, we somehow got to talking about death and where you will be when you die, I think it made the guy think a little bit. I know when we pray, God opens up conversations. I don't know how much that helped anything, but God does what He does and I can leave it at that.
2. I stopped at Neighborhood church, took a little leadership class, and then went off again. I was waiting for the bus and God was using that book "The Shack" to speak into my heart about what it means to love someone or have a relationship with them.
3. I got back on the bus and the conversation back wasn't to much, but I got off at target where I started. I saw a homeless fellow named Bob. I gave him a little macdonalds card, he didn't look like he cared for it much but I asked him about himself anyways. He was a vet in the Vietnam war and with an E-4 rank. I didn't really establish to much with him except to let Him know someone cares about Him. I wish I had said something about God but for now I just talked to him about himself.
4. I went into target and came out and a guy started to evangelize me...when I told him I was doing the same thing today, he started giving me papers on how to evangelize haha. It was definitely and interesting day....
Over all, I think I will pray more, and next time bring a friend. God definitely opens up opportunities if we are sensitive.
1. Before I went, I prayed that God would give me some words, however, I don't know how much He gave me. At first I had an interesting conversation with a 20 something guy, we somehow got to talking about death and where you will be when you die, I think it made the guy think a little bit. I know when we pray, God opens up conversations. I don't know how much that helped anything, but God does what He does and I can leave it at that.
2. I stopped at Neighborhood church, took a little leadership class, and then went off again. I was waiting for the bus and God was using that book "The Shack" to speak into my heart about what it means to love someone or have a relationship with them.
3. I got back on the bus and the conversation back wasn't to much, but I got off at target where I started. I saw a homeless fellow named Bob. I gave him a little macdonalds card, he didn't look like he cared for it much but I asked him about himself anyways. He was a vet in the Vietnam war and with an E-4 rank. I didn't really establish to much with him except to let Him know someone cares about Him. I wish I had said something about God but for now I just talked to him about himself.
4. I went into target and came out and a guy started to evangelize me...when I told him I was doing the same thing today, he started giving me papers on how to evangelize haha. It was definitely and interesting day....
Over all, I think I will pray more, and next time bring a friend. God definitely opens up opportunities if we are sensitive.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The power of God through us
It's funny that I was just talking about this yesterday, the Spirit of God is something that has been preparing for us to receive. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 2:2
"for I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified."
He decided to know nothing, he was nothing and made himself weak to demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit living in him. When we are with the Holy Spirit living and filled, we are not of our own strength, we don't need to be of our own strength, it is by the power of God that we will breath and move with boldness. Paul didn't rest knowing wisdom on his self, but surrender allowed the power of God to be demonstrated. Our job is surrender. We must be less and He must become more and through that, power is demonstrated through us. Pay attention to this truth. God kept this wisdom for us, He saved it for us, He held this power to be used by us when we come to Christ and receive it.
"for I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified."
He decided to know nothing, he was nothing and made himself weak to demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit living in him. When we are with the Holy Spirit living and filled, we are not of our own strength, we don't need to be of our own strength, it is by the power of God that we will breath and move with boldness. Paul didn't rest knowing wisdom on his self, but surrender allowed the power of God to be demonstrated. Our job is surrender. We must be less and He must become more and through that, power is demonstrated through us. Pay attention to this truth. God kept this wisdom for us, He saved it for us, He held this power to be used by us when we come to Christ and receive it.
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