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Live for Christ

 

Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ, to die is Gain.” He died for me, I’ll live for  Him. Here are some practical ways to do so:    

 

1.    **Live for Jesus Every Day**Make it your daily prayer to ask God to help you live for Christ. Whether you're at work, at home, or with friends, ask Jesus to be your reason for everything you do.

2. **Refocus Your Motivations**Take a moment to think about what drives you.  Ask God to help you shift your heart so that Jesus becomes your main motivation.

3. **Share the Good News**Look for opportunities to tell others about Jesus. Whether it’s inviting someone to church, sharing your testimony, or simply showing kindness, let your life point others to Christ.

4. **Prepare Your Heart for Both Living and Dying**Remember that living for Jesus means being ready to face whatever comes, including death. Pray for courage and trust that, as Paul said, “to die is gain.” Live with confidence that Jesus is with you always.

5. **Honor Christ in Your Actions**Think about how you can honor Jesus in your daily life—by being honest, loving others, forgiving, and serving. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference.

6. **Support and Encourage Others**Get involved in supporting others—whether through teaching, giving, or simply being a friend. Help build a community that lives for Christ and encourages one another to stay faithful.

7. **Make a Personal Commitment**Consider making a pledge to live for Jesus: “He died for me, I’ll live for Him.” Write it down or say it aloud as a reminder of your commitment. Remember, living and dying for Christ is the greatest purpose you can have. Let’s ask God to help us live boldly and faithfully for His glory.

Some Reminders

 Growth is Not a Mystery, It's a choice.

Church Bulletin/ newsletter can be donation repellent.

Member focused means mission stalled.

Tradition is not a strategy. (Habits may be holding you back)

Pastor, be the Face.

Contacts create Growth.

Follow Up or Fade out.

No Revival Service. Services need clarity, courage, consistent follow through.

Growth isn't a magic trick.  It's Leadership. Action.

Pray for the Squirrels and Acorns

 

Things that will make your day go better

 

Things that will make your day go better

1.  Pray

2.  Go to bed on time.

3.   Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.

4.  Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.

5.  Delegate tasks to capable others.

6.  Simplify and unclutter your life.

7.   Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)

8.  Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.

9.  Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.

10.                                       10, Take one day at a time.

11.  Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.

12.   Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.

13.   Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.

14.   KM.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.

15.   Do something for the kid in you everyday.

16                          .  16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.

17.   Get enough rest.

18.   Eat right.

19.   Get organized so everything has its place.

20.  Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.

21.  Write down thoughts and inspirations.

22.  Every day, find time to be alone.

23.  Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.

24.                                       24. Make friends with Godly people.

25                           25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.

26.  Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus."

27.                                    27.Laugh.

28.                        28.  Laugh some more!

29.  Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.

30.  Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).

Healthy Church?

Getting ready to start a new sermon series. Hoping to blog more about it.

 

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