In Joshua 1, verses 6-9, the Lord tells believers who are called to lead others 'Be strong and courageous'. He says this 3 times, reminding us Christians are called to be on the offensive.
As we prepared to put 2008 behind us and embrace the coming season, the Life Ministries team was extremely blessed to receive funding from the Louisiana District Action Leadership to build a Christian school for the 180 children who have been attending Bible classes this year. They will also be sending dvd's to train the youth pastors in using drama to build a childrens' ministry.
Now we have to continue praying and moving into this new season with clarity, focus and confident trust in the Lord.
I asked the Lord yesterday how to practically translate this understanding into action and I beleive the Holy Spirit answered through a letter I received from Gary Blair, founder of the 100-day Challenge. Now that the 2008 challenge is over and some of us are taking time to enjoy time with family, there is a danger that we will miss the next move of God by staying in neutral. While balance in all areas of our life is something we must constantly strive for, we should never use this an excuse to become lukewarm or passive about the things of God. When Gary Blair reminded me not to start 2009 in neutral, I immediately realised that the Lord was dealing with me.
Praise the Lord that there is always an answer to our prayers. Mine came in the form of the Contemplative questions Gary gave me to ask myself as I prepare to get in gear for 2009:
1. How should I live out each day so that I am fulfilled in 2009?
2. Am I becoming the person I am meant to be?
3. In order to reach my goals in 2009, what habits and disciplines must I initiate immediately?
4. what can I begin doing today to leave a lasting legacy?
5. Which vices must I replace with virtues?
6. How can I best contribute to the lives of others?
" Habits- both good and bad alike- are lifelong companions and hold court every day, acting as judge and jury over our development"
-Gary Blair
The Kabod Season
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I came upon your post from a Google Alert I set up on the phrase, "plead the blood". Many of the hits I get on my blog, www.roadrevelations.org, come from searches done on that phrase. I thought you may be interested in reading what God showed me about pleading the blood over your family. I do this every morning. Check it out at: http://roadrevelations.org/?m=200601 and scroll down toward the bottom of the page.
May God continue to use you in the place He's planted you. Be blessed!
Bill
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