Thursday, March 18, 2010

God renews and rescues us for Kingdom impact
















Steve and Janie Sjogren and Darlene and Bill Davis (picture upper left) were with us in the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area today as a part of a conference they're teaming together on called "Renew and Rescue". God used these special friends and this day- a combination of worship, sharing, outreach, and prayer-to impress several things on my heart and mind. Here's just a few:

1. I was reminded that God is SO BIG AND SO POWERFUL! His Spirit is actively moving and drawing people to Himself all over the place. There are days that I tend to lose a sense of expectancy for His Spirit to move in mighty ways. God gave me today as a gift of renewing that anticipation for God to act in surprising, creative, and powerful ways. May we remain listening and watchful, obedient and faith-filled as we follow Him on His mission.

2. A small gesture of kindness (like an outreach of handing out groceries at married student housing- pictured above) has a huge impact on a person's heart. I think that in our individualistic society, we tend to move about our busy days without having many folks smile at one another, ask about another person, engage in a conversation, or stop long enough to show genuine care or kindness to a fellow human being who is deeply loved by God. When someone does stop and offer a gesture of God's kindness without any strings attached, there is something profound that happens. God touches that longing deep within us for Him...A glimpse of being known by a God who is love and joy and that longing to know Him in relationship. And it also brings joy to the giver, reminding us that we were made to believe, to belong, and to BLESS!

3. God is up to some amazing good things in the Cedar Valley! I love to see how He is moving and weaving and working in and through people across our community for His purposes. Your Kingdom come, your will be done, God, right here in the Cedar Valley!

Please take a few minutes to check out the ministries of the Sjogren's and Davis's. You can find out more about them at www.stevesjogren.com and www.billdavismin.com. Pray for God to turn Tampa, Florida, right-side up as they share the Gospel throughout that city!


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