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With the new year came a new annual theme for our church, The Community Fellowship.  The theme is “A New Thing”.  Each month I have encouraged our church family to do some specific things to focus more on God.


I know there is only about a week left in February, but what our church has been challenged with revolved around the number 2.  I give you that same challenge.


Over the next week and until the beginning of March choose these things, or 2 each of these things that I will share.


Choose 2 meals.  Choose to forgo, to fast from, two meals in the coming week, and spend time when not eating to focus on God.  Read Scripture.  Pray.  Spend time worshipping.


Philippians 2:5-6  NLT 

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6  Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.


Choose 2 times.  This might be 10 minutes or half an hour.  Choose 2 times during the week to focus solely on God.  This could be while you are driving or instead of watching a TV show in the evening.  Set your mind on God alone.


Colossians 3:2  CSB  

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.


And finally, choose 2 people.  Reach out to 2 people.  This could be a note of encouragement or maybe take someone a meal.  Make a difference in the lives of 2 people on purpose.


Galatians 2:23  NLT  

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.


God is doing a new thing, as He has been since the beginning.  And in our lives and in His church God is always working.  Take some time to focus on God and make much of your relationship with Him.


Choose 2 meals to miss.  Choose 2 times to focus on God.  Choose 2 people to bless.  It will make a huge difference!

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