Not that we are sufficient in ourselves
to claim anything as coming from us,
but our sufficiency is from God.
[2 Corinthians 3:5]
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to claim anything as coming from us,
but our sufficiency is from God.
[2 Corinthians 3:5]
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after weeks of discussion, julian and i finally hosted our first ever bible study with our mcia friendsies at 198! we had been thinking about it for quite some time now and it was undoubtedly worth the wait. we couldn't escape our anxious thoughts and doubtful hearts as we prepared for the event. what to eat, who's coming, what time, which songs to sing, what to go over in the message, etc etc etc. thankfully, we encouraged each other through the hesitation and frustration turned to excitement. and oh man, tonight exceeded any type of expectation.
after the overload of blessings from tonight, my heart is so full of joy. questions were asked, minds were stimulated, hearts moved. i felt His presence, He was definitely at work here. i felt like a ginormous burden lifted and a bijillion thanks to God for making it all happen. i praise God for granting julian the wisdom and patience to share the gospel with courage and love. i praise God for trader joes and the delicious meal we quickly stirred up. i praise God for buzz' support after battling the traffic to essentially play one song...and some rounds of scattergories. i praise God for bringing our good friends together to learn about Christ, the consequences of sin, and what faith entails. i praise God for answering our prayers and once again proving that we should never doubt his capabilities. to God be the glory indeed.
we continue to pray for our friends, Lord. i hope we were able to effectively plant some seeds in their curious minds and vulnerable hearts. we know that You will work in them according to your will because it is only through You that hearts are changed. i pray that You further build us up in our faith and use us in any way to share the oh-so-good news! You are too good to us, we don't deserve such greatness and yet You shower us with abundant blessings. thank You.
after the overload of blessings from tonight, my heart is so full of joy. questions were asked, minds were stimulated, hearts moved. i felt His presence, He was definitely at work here. i felt like a ginormous burden lifted and a bijillion thanks to God for making it all happen. i praise God for granting julian the wisdom and patience to share the gospel with courage and love. i praise God for trader joes and the delicious meal we quickly stirred up. i praise God for buzz' support after battling the traffic to essentially play one song...and some rounds of scattergories. i praise God for bringing our good friends together to learn about Christ, the consequences of sin, and what faith entails. i praise God for answering our prayers and once again proving that we should never doubt his capabilities. to God be the glory indeed.
we continue to pray for our friends, Lord. i hope we were able to effectively plant some seeds in their curious minds and vulnerable hearts. we know that You will work in them according to your will because it is only through You that hearts are changed. i pray that You further build us up in our faith and use us in any way to share the oh-so-good news! You are too good to us, we don't deserve such greatness and yet You shower us with abundant blessings. thank You.
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son,
that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
[John 3:16]
that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
[John 3:16]
2 comments:
Spoiled...that's an funny notion. To be spoiled is to be overflowing with grace. Let's make sure though, we don't actually become spoiled, because spoiled people are missing one thing: gratitude. I pray His grace continue to humble us and we don't fit that "arrogant Christian" model.
Praise God...He really gave us so much tonight.
P.s. I'm so happy you're by my side. Couldn't have asked for a better partner in this endeavor.
WOW THAT IS SO AMAZING!!! God is SO GOOD, and I'm so encouraged but what you're doing! Good luck with everything, I know that God will do GREAT THINGS through you in MCIA :) I'll pray for you!
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