Spiritual Renewal Sunday is coming! On March 15th we are going to have a special day of focus to consider how Jesus wants us all to take one step forward with Him. The goal for the day is not that we simply get excited, get greater clarity about who God is, or even to get more connected to people at church. Those things will probably happen and that is great. The real purpose is to come closer to Jesus. This may take the form of something as simple as giving Jesus one more hour of your week.
There are three things we all need to do to make the most of this day. #1 Pray! Pray that God will be honored. Pray that the Holy Spirit will be present in powerful ways and transform our lives. Pray that Jesus will enter hearts and minds and bring renewal, love and hope. #2 Prepare and expect God to work in your life. Sometimes it is easier to ask God to change someone else than it is to allow Jesus to change us. Ask Jesus to speak to you in a fresh new way and make a change in you that will make you more like your Lord. #3 Bring people with you. Bring someone with you that does not know Jesus. Bring someone with you that is not involved in a local church. Bring someone with you that claims Living Hope to be there church, but has not been in a while. Don’t just merely invite them to come. Bring them with you. Sit with them. Talk with them before and after Sunday. Encourage them and love them in Christ. Help them to know the love of Jesus through your life and help them take one step forward with Jesus.
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Your probably saying this already but I keep reading in the OT the need to "inquire of God" and "draw near to God." I know these edicts are also mentioned in the NT. These commands must be important because they are mentioned several times. I just wanted to share that in addition to your Spiritual Renewal blog.
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