Saturday, September 25, 2010 40 Days of Prayer & Impact: Two Weeks to Launch

Today, there are 15 DAYS before the Encounter Grand Opening on 10-10-10. We are asking you to join us in what God is doing in these last 40 days.

Pray with us. Act with us. Imagine the impact we could have in Helena if each one of us is individually involved in making Helena a better place. Imagine the lives that could be touched. Imagine how the spiritual landscape of our community could be changed even BEFORE the grand opening.

Don't Give Up

Today, we are looking at Galatians 6:9 ...

So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

If I can be honest, starting a church is hard work. It wears on the heart, soul, and body. Sometimes when we fail to see the results, we begin to grow weary. Doing the good and right thing almost never means taking the path of least resistance — and the same is true in life and faith.

So the temptation is always there to give up and give in. And without God's Spirit and His promises we would never persevere. So let me encourage you this weekend that God knows what He is doing. He is encouraging you from His Word to stay strong. Draw on His strength, to do the hard and difficult thing that is righteous and good — for He is preparing a "harvest of blessing."

Don't give up, don't get discouraged, but find refuge in Jesus.

TODAY'S PRAYER

Both days this weekend, pray for renewed inspiration to persevere in the good that God is doing through you. Ask God to reveal to you a glimpse of blessings to come, but nonetheless pray that you would not grow weary. Find strength and encouragement in your community of faith as you seek Jesus together. And if you do not belong to a local community of faith, ask God to help you find one.

TODAY'S IMPACT

Your impact for the weekend is to be an encouragement to another. There is someone in your life who is struggling to continue. God has placed you in their life to help them persevere in doing the right thing. Perhaps write them a note of encouragement, introduce an encouraging scripture verse relevant to their situation, or be available for a hug or conversation.

Strong genuine relationships within a local community of faith are crucial to making it through the hard times. If you or someone you know does not belong to a local group of people who are pursuing Jesus, we would like to invite you to check out Encounter. Our Grand Opening is just two weeks away on 10-10-10 and we would be honored if you could come celebrate with us

Got questions? What to find out more? Contact us for some conversation over coffee.