MAKE A MOVE

Have you thanked Him?

Have you praised Him?

Have you made it your priority to agree and cooperate with Him today?

Have you taken that deep breath and listened for what He has for you today?

1 Timothy 2:1 (The Message)

The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know.

Yesterday, our Pastor’s son and worship leader filled the pulpit for his papa while Pastor is enjoying a little R & R. 

And John-Marc hit on some familiar themes. 

At least for me and our work in recovery.

He referenced one of my favorite passages. Philippians 2:4

In fact, I shared it while preaching at Ginghamsburg Church on Saturday.

He used the NKJV, I used the Passion.

Abandon every display of selfishness. Possess a greater concern for what matters to others instead of your own interests.

John pressed the congregation to be contributors rather than consumers. 

To be servants instead of being “served”. 

To be selfless and kingdom minded rather than selfish and earthly in perspective.

In the recovery world that falls into the 12^th step.

But another point that John made that I particularly liked was that he also encouraged us to “MAKE OUR MOVE”; in other words, to not allow the VICTIM mentality to invade, but rather take control of our WALK and our INFLUENCE.

I liked that; being INTENTIONAL with our faith, intentional with our service!

Clearly that is something JESUS taught and did.  Jesus IMPACTED the WORLD around Him rather than ever allowing the culture to influence His work.  He was always “making moves”

It was something PAUL encouraged as well!

Don't become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. – Romans 12:2 (MSG)

Recognize! Respond! Make a move! Be an INFLUENCER!

So, our charge for today is clear.

Let’s make our move.

Seek ways to serve.

Seek ways to influence your sphere for the cause of CHRIST.

Be impacting rather than impacted.

And remember…

"Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another." Maxwell.

Have a blessed day!

I love you all.

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