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back2school outcomes


Pray for the outcomes that the Bible promises.  Living for God is not just getting to heaven or just getting by.  His plan for His children is to bless you and for you to be a blessing to others.


I look back over the students that have been part of the back2school outreach (as well as those who will be served this weekend) and know that God has been working, He has a plan and He will be doing far more than any of us know.  What are we expecting God to do?


Think about this… if we expect nothing, we will get that most often.  If we expect a lot, we will get some and more of a lot.  I want to expect the promises of God to be fulfilled and seen around my life and around the people I come in contact with.  Those blessings are attached to God, not to me.  


What outcomes am I expecting from the work of back2school this year?  Thanks for asking.  These are some of the things I am praying for:


Jude 1:20-21  NLT  

But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, 21 and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. 


Pray that each student will be built up in their faith.


Ephesians 3:19  NLT  

May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.


Pray that each student will know and experience the love of Christ!


Romans 15:4  NLT  

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.


Pray that each student would have been encouraged and have the hope that comes from God.


Philippians 4:19  NLT  

And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.


Pray that each student and their families will have their needs met by God.  Physical and spiritual needs.


Pray for these and other outcomes.  I am so grateful for this work that God has put in our hearts.  It comes from Him.  The outcomes belong to Him.  All we are expected to do is to be faithful to God and give away what He places in our hands!


Colossians 2:6-7  NLT 

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.


Our local students go back to school this week.  Pray for students, staff and teachers as the new school year begins!

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