Prepared for Opposition
Look for the ways God has prepared you, especially during difficult transitions.
Look for the ways God has prepared you, especially during difficult transitions.
Deny the bait and avoid the hook when you face difficult decisions.
Acknowledge both joy and lament, especially during times of transition.
Remember the character and activity of God, which can lead to worship.
Focus on the fundamentals to face challenging circumstances.
Prayerfully evaluate your practices, your communal identity, and your purpose.
Give any problem you are facing to the God who moves mountains.
Reflect with thanks on the ways God has intervened in your life.
Give according to your ability.
Invest in relationships to build Christ’s kingdom.
Be willing to work together to accomplish God’s plan.
Focus on inward transformation.
Be willing to wait; God has a plan.
Record the ways God has cared for you and give him praise.
Write down all the ways Jesus has brought fullness into your life.
Ask someone you love to tell you one of their God stories.
Start a conversation with someone about Jesus and pray with them.
Learn the meaning behind your name. What is God saying through it?
Ask God your question; if you don’t hear an answer, ask again.
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Enter into prayer with a desperation to meet with God.
For twenty-four hours, disconnect yourself from news outlets.
Set aside time to read the Gospel of John in one sitting.