Couldn’t have said it better September 24, 2009

Over the last 3 weeks, Scott McAlister has been teaching us at SpringWell how to be Fully Engaged.  The areas where he challenged us to be fully engaged were:  with God, with our Church, with our Friends, and this coming Sunday – with our City.  (By the way-if you missed any messages you can listen to them here.)

From each week’s message God showed me some area (and areas!) where I need to change.  He’s also confirmed areas where he’s proud of me.  And the one area where I know he has blessed me incredibly is in the area of finances.  Scott talked about money as being an area where we can fully engage with God because where our money is, that’s where our heart is. 

About 4 years ago God worked on me and my husband for quite a while before we were finally able to commit to tithing.  Even when we committed to doing it we didn’t know HOW we would ever be able to.  But God worked it out.  We prayed for his help, he saw our hearts and our desire to give out of love, and he worked it out!  And he can do that for you too…

I read a post recently by Kem Meyer on this topic of tithing/giving and I really couldn’t have said it better than her.  I hope you’ll take a second to read it.  And if you’re not fully engaged with God, ask him how you can become more fully engaged.  If he shows you it’s in the area of finances, ask him to work it out so you can give as he wants you to.  He’ll help you out!

Sunday’s Celebration September 2, 2009

This past Sunday was awesome!  I love witnessing folks take the ACTION step of worship & faith through Baptism.  I love hearing their life change stories…what their life was like before Christ, how & where they met Jesus (which isn’t always AT church), and how their lives are changed after meeting him.  I’m thankful God TOLD us to continue Baptizing people. It solidifies in the new Believer’s mind they are NEW in Christ and it’s a great reminder for Christ followers (including ME!) of how He changes lives (and how He changed & continues to change mine!).  

I’m grateful to the people who participated in Baptism Sunday and communicated to all of us God’s work in their lives.  It’s an awe inspiring act of worship!  They are communicating to everyone through their actions exactly what God tells us in 2 Corinthians 5:17 .  I will be praying for these folks.  Will you join me?   They are NEW in Christ and I pray for His power in their lives!

If you want to take this ultimate ACTION step of worship and communicate to everyone YOUR new life, SpringWell‘s next Baptism is scheduled for NOVEMBER 29.   It’s never too early to make the commitment for Him and sign-up!