Why fight the Eternal One
Why resist the Son who died
And rose again the Living Son
In whom we can confide
Present agent of creation
He holds all things together
His world in subordination
Worships Him beyond all measure
Reconciled we are brought near
Forgiven, sanctified and loved
To Him we are most dear
Now in hope established
Jesus our Prince of Peace
As our life, may He increase
Philippians 1:9-11 MSG
"So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover's life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God."
Ephesians 4:22-24 NLT
"throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy."
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved."
Acts 2.42, 46,47 NIV
Elements of Small Groups:
1. Scripture
2. Speaking into each others lives
3. Eating together
4. Prayer
5. Gratitude
6. Praise & Communion
7. Living our faith out in the real world
Yea, it's a lot, but it's so simple. Why don't we do these things with our family and friends? Why do our church programs make this complicated? Let's start in our families and see where the Holy Spirit takes it from there...
