Wishing for... Vision, Hearing, Discernment, Socks?

What did you wish for?
How did you decide what to wish for?
How do wishes evolve with maturity.. in age, in faith, in fellowship with others?

PEOPLE:  Elijah, Elisha, Obiwan, Luke,  Lone Ranger, Tonto, Batman, Robin - and that was just where we got started.
2 Kings 2: 1-14

Fun class today all.. I hope you will finish those wish cards somewhere and come back to them some day.  Believe that God will provide and answer you.

Here is what I remember.. 
Don't be afraid to ask God for something.
Look for yourself, believe for yourself.
Chariot of fire is a big deal.
"I run because God made me fast"
Embrace who you are, and your future, seeing every day as a chance to serve.
Think about what you will ask for when you are given the chance.
Future is assured when you accept Jesus as your savior.
Action is required on our part to "join the mission"
We are the champions. Act like it!
Believe.. Don't just believe in...

SUMMARY POINTS:
The future can seem overwhelming, but God will guide us one day, one step, one moment at a time...
God places people in our lives for a reason. Mentors, students, friends, family.
We are not irreplaceable and life will go on without us. Let go and pass your mantle/cloak on to others.
The future is in God's hands. It is enough to live faithfully into each day as it comes.

FALL for GOD?

For the month of September we will be "Trusting God" using stories of ELIJAH.

For the FALL, Each week I'll use a theme or section from Missional Renaissance by Reggie McNeal to further inform our discussion and study. I'd encourage you to pick up a copy and read it. It is a worthy addition to your personal library.

THE CHARGE:   WHAT will you be doing this FALL for GOD? just coming to church won't cut it... He expects more.. and I'll be talking about how Open Door can encourage and help YOU.  You need to make a difference and be, love, and serve in your world... 


Do you believe in God or do you believe GOD? 

Sept 5  Trusting God's Supply  1 Kings 17:1-24

Sept 12 Trusting God's Direction  1 Kings 18:1, 17-40

Sept 19 Trusting God's Voice 1 Kings 19:1-17

Sept 26 Trusting God's Future 2 Kings 2:1-14

I'll be there.. loving, and serving God both in Church and out.. I hope and pray that you will join me. 

jeff

Some of my Thoughts/Tweets from the last week:

Miles McPherson Rocks - Do something!#missionalrenaissance volunteer, donate, Help- Be,Love,Serve,Repeat! #rva

When you live knowing that you are made in the image of God, your purpose, place and path is crystal clear! #missionalrenaissance

Your superpowers are real. You know that from the impact you make on a daily basis with people who “get” you. http://ow.ly/2zjDt @pamelaslim #leadership#entrepreneur

"Family is kryptonite to your superpowers"http://ow.ly/2zjy2 @pamelaslim #leadership#entrepreneur

"God loves last minute, bottom of 9th type saves..." - best quote of week. No big deal if you are resting in the Lord--fully!

"God says you are capable" @RickWarren http://ow.ly/2xSYq #missionalrenaissance

Its just not enough to be right. | Virginia Tenor  http://ow.ly/2xSvK

Perhaps, this thought is at the root of "Restoring Honor" to our electorate: -- "independent statesman" http://ow.ly/2xo7B

RT @RickWarren: Love without orthodoxy is foolish. Orthodoxy without love is ugly.

RT @RickWarren: Healthy churches grow larger & smaller at the same time. Larger in worship, smaller thru groups. #missionalrenaissance

Time is moving quickly, but the future is filled with opportunity. #jobsearch #ric #rva

Lessons through the lens of life with Blble as text, Group as teacher, Spirit as guide - OPENDOOR #missionalrenaissance http://ow.ly/2wm2h

Ideas are interesting, but actions & people make the difference. Putting the two together is the foundation of real power. #leadership

Success scorecard is built on how much we bless others with our service & services. People, Churches, Businesses.. #missionalrenaissance

"Positionally ensconced but personally removed leaders don't inspire..."#missionalrenaissance #leadership 1 Cor 4:16 - "imitate me" Paul

RT @RickWarren: Anything can become an act of worship if we recognize God presence and rely on his power while doing it.

Church should contribute community service work equal or greater than their estimated tax burden #dotherightthing #missionalrenaissance

Intrinsic #motivation2.0 +#missionalrenaissance + inclusive excellence sums up http://hrbcopendoor.blogspot.com & http://dacapova.org

RT @RickWarren: Healthy churches balance 3 types of teaching: BUILD-UP"edification" FIRE-UP"exhortation" HOLD-UP"comfort" 1 Cor14:3

Does your ministry build programs or people? Focus majority attention & resources inside or outside the walls. #missionalrenaissance

RT @RickWarren: Confront passive-aggressive behavior toward you.You’ll both be healthier & u just might save the relationship. Prov 24:26

Success scorecard is built on how much we bless others with our service & services. People, Churches, Businesses..#missionalrenaissance

RT @RickWarren: The simplest way to influence is SMILE "A leader's smile can give people life; his kindness is like a spring rain" Pr16:15

"kingdom agents have no other option than being subversive..." #missionalrenaissance http://ow.ly/i/3ovL

"the church is not the point" - for God so loved the WORLD-- #missionalrenaissance http://ow.ly/i/3ov7

RT @lrmartinjr: Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservations.

“If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.” – Abraham Maslow (1908-1970)

A champion is a recipient, a celebrant, and an active agent into the future.

DO YOU ACT LIKE A "specific, beloved, first born child of Christ" -  a CHAMPION?

Our Inheritance: Grace, Patience, Wisdom, and Power by Rick Warren

God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 1 Peter 1:4 (NLT) "You are far richer than you realize." The New Testament gives great emphasis to our rich “inheritance.” As children in God’s family we get to share in the family fortune, that everything God has belongs to us (Galatians 4:7). The apostle Paul adds, “I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people” (Ephesians 1:18 NLT). What benefits do we inherit? As children in God’s family we are given “the riches ... of his grace ... kindness ... patience ... glory ... wisdom ... power ... and mercy” (Ephesians 1:7; Romans 2:4; 9:23; 11:33; Ephesians 3:16; 2:4). We also inherit eternal life and God puts his Spirit inside us now as a guarantee of all that is to come. What an inheritance! You are far richer than you realize, which is why Paul could write with confidence: “My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19 NIV). Your eternal inheritance is priceless, pure, permanent, and protected; no one can take it from you. It can’t be destroyed by war, a poor economy, or disaster. This inheritance, not retirement, is what you should be looking forward to; retirement is a shortsighted goal.