Your Move | Friday
Friday | June 26
Focus of the Week:
Every Christian's story points to a larger story. It points to The Story. It is the simplest way to engage those around you with the story of Christ. Pointing out how God interacted with you, saved you from your sin, extends grace and forgiveness daily as He works to make you more like him, and blesses you along the way.
Every Christian's story points to a larger story. It points to The Story. It is the simplest way to engage those around you with the story of Christ. Pointing out how God interacted with you, saved you from your sin, extends grace and forgiveness daily as He works to make you more like him, and blesses you along the way.
Scripture
Scripture Helps Us Hear God And Live His Truth.
I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words. I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign LORD. I will tell everyone that you alone are just.
Psalms 71: 15-16 NLT
Psalms 71: 15-16 NLT
What God Has Done
We have learned that our story is a great way of sharing the Gospel of Christ with people. An important piece to this is focusing on what God has done more than what we have or have not.
The words of the Psalmist articulate this truth powerfully. The writer is sharing not from a place of obligation or self-promotion. Instead, they are compelled to speak in response to the incredible, abundant work God has done. Motivation makes all the difference, as tangible transformation and faithfulness leads to lasting dedication.
For you, the inspiration should be the same - proclaiming God's goodness, his saving power, his miraculous actions that have happened in your life. Yet it is what God has done, not something we have earned in any way. Romans 3:23-26. It is by His mercy and grace which we are saved and so He should be the person receiving all of the honor, glory, and praise for what he has done.
Our praise can be a powerful catalyst as we seek to lead others to the Lord. This testimony to who He is throughout all of our lives is a wondrous way to proclaim Jesus.
The words of the Psalmist articulate this truth powerfully. The writer is sharing not from a place of obligation or self-promotion. Instead, they are compelled to speak in response to the incredible, abundant work God has done. Motivation makes all the difference, as tangible transformation and faithfulness leads to lasting dedication.
For you, the inspiration should be the same - proclaiming God's goodness, his saving power, his miraculous actions that have happened in your life. Yet it is what God has done, not something we have earned in any way. Romans 3:23-26. It is by His mercy and grace which we are saved and so He should be the person receiving all of the honor, glory, and praise for what he has done.
Our praise can be a powerful catalyst as we seek to lead others to the Lord. This testimony to who He is throughout all of our lives is a wondrous way to proclaim Jesus.
Reflection
Reflection Helps Us Pause, Listen, And Let God Speak To Our Hearts.
- How has God engaged in my life recently?
- What aspects of sharing my story are too focused on my actions instead of God's?
Journaling Prompts
This Is A Safe Place To Be Honest With God
- What is my faith story? Take some time to write out how you have encountered God throughout your life.
- Do I praise God for all He has done or do I quickly move on to the next thing? How would this pause and praise affect those around me?
Weekly Memory Verse
Read It Once A Day. Let It Shape How You Think And Pray This Week.
Prayer
Through Prayer, We Talk To God And Listen For His Guidance.
Lord, I praise you for all you have done in my life. I ask that you will use my life to bring more people to know you. Help me to remember all the things you have done in my life, that I may share them with those around me for your name to be known. Amen.
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