Prayer: Father, today help me to see the good in everything and everybody. Give me the boldness to be a light of encouragement for someone who needs it.
Act: Smile at someone; write a note of encouragement to someone; tell someone thank you.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Christmas Countdown: 26 days till...
Prayer: Father, today help me to see the good in everything and everybody. Give me the boldness to be a light of encouragement for someone who needs it.
Act: Smile at someone; write a note of encouragement to someone; tell someone thank you.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Christmas Countdown: 27 Days Till...
Prayer: Lord, help me to have a servant's heart. Help me to not only see a need but have the strength to meet it as well.
Act: Clean off your lunch table; clean one of your classrooms after class; do a random chore around your house.
Serving is the best way to put others needs ahead of your own. How will you become second today?
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Hunger Games wk 2 #teamsally
From Sean Saintill
Luke 10:27- And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
The Bible tells us in Exodus 20 that our God is God. There should be nothing before him. The Lord himself said, " Thou shalt have no other gods before me." When we usually read verse 3 of Exodus 20, we tend to overlook the meaning of that verse. When God said that, he did not just mean false gods such as Baal, Zeus, or mecca, he meant things that we have in our lives that we begin to place in front of God. Such as, when we decide to eat first rather then pray over the food that God brought to the table. When we decide to memorize every song on a music album, rather then take the time to even learn a Bible memory verse. Also even when choose to spend hours watching reality shows, and decide that the actual reality time between you and God is worth 10 minutes worth of prayer.I know i'm guilty of a lot of what I'm saying, otherwise It wouldn't be able to give such great examples.
The numerous of times God showed us undeserved favor should push us to thank and praise him. He created us, he offered a relationship with him personally, and he decided not to kill us all of during the great flood. We were made for his reason and to please him. If we claim to be children of God, our focus should not be on ourselves.
Some of us claim, "Oh Lord I live for you, and only you." In that case, a true servant of God would worship God till death, even if he was somehow condemned. That is how strong our love for God should be. We should Love him with all of our hearts, even if salvation wasn't an option. That is what loving God with all of your soul, mind, and strength is about.
Though I can't say that I live how I preach, I believe that God will give me strength to live the life that he wants me to live.
Luke 10:27- And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
The Bible tells us in Exodus 20 that our God is God. There should be nothing before him. The Lord himself said, " Thou shalt have no other gods before me." When we usually read verse 3 of Exodus 20, we tend to overlook the meaning of that verse. When God said that, he did not just mean false gods such as Baal, Zeus, or mecca, he meant things that we have in our lives that we begin to place in front of God. Such as, when we decide to eat first rather then pray over the food that God brought to the table. When we decide to memorize every song on a music album, rather then take the time to even learn a Bible memory verse. Also even when choose to spend hours watching reality shows, and decide that the actual reality time between you and God is worth 10 minutes worth of prayer.I know i'm guilty of a lot of what I'm saying, otherwise It wouldn't be able to give such great examples.
The numerous of times God showed us undeserved favor should push us to thank and praise him. He created us, he offered a relationship with him personally, and he decided not to kill us all of during the great flood. We were made for his reason and to please him. If we claim to be children of God, our focus should not be on ourselves.
Some of us claim, "Oh Lord I live for you, and only you." In that case, a true servant of God would worship God till death, even if he was somehow condemned. That is how strong our love for God should be. We should Love him with all of our hearts, even if salvation wasn't an option. That is what loving God with all of your soul, mind, and strength is about.
Though I can't say that I live how I preach, I believe that God will give me strength to live the life that he wants me to live.
Hunger Games wk 2 #teamlatasha
From Lela Gray
Psalm 33:13-22
But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine. We depend in the Lord alone to save us. Only he can help us, protecting is like a shield.
God is our help and our shield. He has given us commands that are meant to protect us. He intends for his commands to be like protective goggles or an oven mitt; they're supposed to protect us--- but we have to use them.
God cannot be our help and our shield if we do not obey. His commands can't protect us and enrich our lives if we don't follow them. If we ignore or disobey God's loving commands, they're just like a bulletproof vest that's left hanging in a policeman's locker or safety goggles that left in the bottom of a gym bag. But if we obey God and do what he commands, he will protect us and save us from many troubles.
#teamundecided a.k.a. #TeamLatasha
Psalm 33:13-22
But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love. He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine. We depend in the Lord alone to save us. Only he can help us, protecting is like a shield.
God is our help and our shield. He has given us commands that are meant to protect us. He intends for his commands to be like protective goggles or an oven mitt; they're supposed to protect us--- but we have to use them.
God cannot be our help and our shield if we do not obey. His commands can't protect us and enrich our lives if we don't follow them. If we ignore or disobey God's loving commands, they're just like a bulletproof vest that's left hanging in a policeman's locker or safety goggles that left in the bottom of a gym bag. But if we obey God and do what he commands, he will protect us and save us from many troubles.
#teamundecided a.k.a. #TeamLatasha
Wednesday REwind 08/01
Had the largest crowd of the Summer. Can not wait for school to start back and watch the momentum continue to build.
The Summer Photo Booth was fun. The students had a blast taking pictures and goofing off with it.
Ran into a snag with Taco Bell last night but once the tacos got there everyone enjoyed them.
Felt a stirring during the altar call last night. Really believe there is about to be a spiritual shift in our ministry.
Already have two devos to post this week from students. Love that!
During the Hunger Games the students are earning credit for their Districts by bringing their Bibles and memorizing Scripture. Praying this becomes a habit in their lives.
Will have the notes up from week 1 and week 2 of this series soon.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Hunger Games Wk 1 #TeamChris
From Tasha Lopez
" Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; for the lord your god will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Most times you will see older people who have made some bad choices in the past come to God and feel so new and be a better example to there kids and family members and friends but for young kids it's a little different. Where I'm from being a Christian in high school was vert rare and being able to admit to being a high school Christian didn't exist. God doesn't deny us with all of our mistakes and baggage we come with so why do we deny him ? Just because we're in a different environment like school or something other then church does not mean God is no longer watching us so no matter what stand up for what you believe and love because God gave us a purpose. As a young teenage Christian I understand how hard it is to be the only Christian in school but I won't be scared because my god is an awesome god who will love me no matter what so I'm not going to deny him for anyone else why should you ?
God thank you for all that you've done thank you for sacrificing your son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins. Thank you or walking every step not only with us but ahead of us for us to follow you.amen
" Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; for the lord your god will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
Most times you will see older people who have made some bad choices in the past come to God and feel so new and be a better example to there kids and family members and friends but for young kids it's a little different. Where I'm from being a Christian in high school was vert rare and being able to admit to being a high school Christian didn't exist. God doesn't deny us with all of our mistakes and baggage we come with so why do we deny him ? Just because we're in a different environment like school or something other then church does not mean God is no longer watching us so no matter what stand up for what you believe and love because God gave us a purpose. As a young teenage Christian I understand how hard it is to be the only Christian in school but I won't be scared because my god is an awesome god who will love me no matter what so I'm not going to deny him for anyone else why should you ?
God thank you for all that you've done thank you for sacrificing your son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins. Thank you or walking every step not only with us but ahead of us for us to follow you.amen
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