2 Corinthians 6:1 (nlt) --- As God's partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God's kindness and then ignore it.
As I walked to the ball field this last Saturday, I began to talk with one of our men. This guy is a great dude who has dealt with some pain and heart ache and shown that God is faithful. His heart is full, and what I am more excited about is the fact that he said he can share his faith with passion and clarity. That was an awesome conversation.
Not too many minutes later this guy introduced me to a local pastor. This new pastor friend has a huge heart and calling from God. Then I learned that there are even more people in our community that have the same call we have from God ... to be relevant and fresh in winning our community to Jesus. I was encouraged, excited and am now almost ready to jump out of my skin. This man is the real deal, and his church is going to be one of our partners in some way.
We need each other. Through the years I have learned that partners make a big difference. We have to find ourselves in need of like minded friends. These people touch my life, keep me going and kick me in the pants when I need it. That's a good thing.
Proverbs 27:17 (nlt) --- As iron sharpens iron,so a friend sharpens a friend.
Jude 1:20 (nlt) --- But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit,
Find yourself in good company. Let these people speak to you, and let them into your life. They are more than friends. They are partners. Listen up. They are gifts from God. Never does God attend for us to be 'lone rangers' and alone. We're in this thing together. That's a good thing.
Who are your partners in what you do? Who are you around?
Answering those questions tells me about the influence you are going to have. Just a side note about my commitment ... I want partners who are passionate about Jesus and confident of own call from God. That's a big deal, and I thank God for good company and partners in what we do!
As I walked to the ball field this last Saturday, I began to talk with one of our men. This guy is a great dude who has dealt with some pain and heart ache and shown that God is faithful. His heart is full, and what I am more excited about is the fact that he said he can share his faith with passion and clarity. That was an awesome conversation.
Not too many minutes later this guy introduced me to a local pastor. This new pastor friend has a huge heart and calling from God. Then I learned that there are even more people in our community that have the same call we have from God ... to be relevant and fresh in winning our community to Jesus. I was encouraged, excited and am now almost ready to jump out of my skin. This man is the real deal, and his church is going to be one of our partners in some way.
We need each other. Through the years I have learned that partners make a big difference. We have to find ourselves in need of like minded friends. These people touch my life, keep me going and kick me in the pants when I need it. That's a good thing.
Proverbs 27:17 (nlt) --- As iron sharpens iron,so a friend sharpens a friend.
Jude 1:20 (nlt) --- But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit,
Find yourself in good company. Let these people speak to you, and let them into your life. They are more than friends. They are partners. Listen up. They are gifts from God. Never does God attend for us to be 'lone rangers' and alone. We're in this thing together. That's a good thing.
Who are your partners in what you do? Who are you around?
Answering those questions tells me about the influence you are going to have. Just a side note about my commitment ... I want partners who are passionate about Jesus and confident of own call from God. That's a big deal, and I thank God for good company and partners in what we do!
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