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The next missional rhythm, as we seek to BLESS others, happens as we listen and engage others. You have heard the old saying that God has given us two ears and one mouth so we should use them proportionately. In order to BLESS others, we need to listen to understand what the needs, cares and concerns are of this person and engage what they say with compassion, thoughtfulness, and wisdom. The deepest desire of any person is to be understood by another and this week we look at the reality that one of the greatest blessings we can give to another person is simply a heart that truly cares.    

The next missional rhythm, as we seek to BLESS others, happens as we listen and engage others. You have heard the old saying that God has given us two ears and one mouth so we should use them proportionately. In order to BLESS others, we need to listen to understand what the needs, cares and concerns are of this person and engage what they say with compassion, thoughtfulness, and wisdom. The deepest desire of any person is to be understood by another and this week we look at the reality that one of the greatest blessings we can give to another person is simply a heart that truly cares.    

The first missional rhythm, as we seek to BLESS others, is to begin in prayer. It begins in prayer because this is the mission of God and so we need His guidance, His wisdom and His power to accomplish what He is calling us to do. We see this in the life of Jesus, and the disciples, as they devoted themselves to prayer and seeking God’s will together. We pray that God would open doors, open hearts, open opportunities and align our desires with His through prayer.  

The first missional rhythm, as we seek to BLESS others, is to begin in prayer. It begins in prayer because this is the mission of God and so we need His guidance, His wisdom and His power to accomplish what He is calling us to do. We see this in the life of Jesus, and the disciples, as they devoted themselves to prayer and seeking God’s will together. We pray that God would open doors, open hearts, open opportunities and align our desires with His through prayer.  

Thankfully, at some point, Jesus will return for us!  When Jesus returns, the Bible is clear, He will make us new for eternity!  We know we are a new creation in and through Him right now, but we also struggle with the effects of this broken world and look forward to that Day when He returns and makes us new forever!  Today we remember from God’s Word that we’ve been given “The New Future You” in and through our faith in Jesus! 

Thankfully, at some point, Jesus will return for us!  When Jesus returns, the Bible is clear, He will make us new for eternity!  We know we are a new creation in and through Him right now, but we also struggle with the effects of this broken world and look forward to that Day when He returns and makes us new forever!  Today we remember from God’s Word that we’ve been given “The New Future You” in and through our faith in Jesus! 

One of the current hallmarks of our society is centered in answering the question “What’s your passion?”  In other words, displaying and living what you are passionate about.  What drives you and moves you in this world?  While Christians might answer those questions in a variety of ways, there is one central “passion” that every Christian has and will talk about, and that’s bringing Jesus to people and people to Jesus!  Today we remember from God’s Word that we’ve been given “The New Passion” in and through Jesus!