"What would this year be like if..."
- I were totally and consciously convinced that every follower of Jesus, including me, is mandated to be sent out from church as a witness to Jesus through every area of his or her life (home, work, school, uni, neighbourhood...)
- I spent as much time with non-Christians as I do with Christians and church activities
- I accepted that my mission field is every day from my waking to my sleeping wherever that take me.
- I prayed every morning 'Jesus, I'm ready to be your sower of your seeds. I go out expectant of people encounters today.'
- I realised the potential for building friendships with people I brush shoulders with each day or week
- I made a concerted effort to invest in 3-5 new friendships
- I committed to building mutual respect and trust with my non-Christian friends and left the converting to God!
- I asked myself, coming out of church each Sunday or after reading the Bible or praying, 'What have I received that is changing my life? What can I share in the "people encounters" God has prepared for me this week?
- I got the excitement and joy found in being a sower of nuggets and gems through the little windows of opportunity that God opens up into someone's life.
If this has inspired you pass it on...
what if mandate/Erwin Henderson/www.stoma-resources.com
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