SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
“I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.”
John 17:13-19, NIV
Jesus prayed for the Christians who would carry His word into the world. No doubt a difficult task for the early Christians who would soon face persecution for their beliefs. Jesus' prayer is critical for us in times like these. Holding a Biblical world view isn’t very popular to the world it seems…
“A Biblical worldview shapes every area of life according to principles found in Scripture. It holds that all truth ultimately comes from God, who has revealed Himself through His written Word and through the person of Jesus Christ. This worldview interprets history, morals, and human purpose in light of God’s nature and sovereign plan. Below is a comprehensive overview of the defining elements of a Biblical worldview.”
Biblehub.com, “What Defines a Biblical Worldview.”
I pray for Charlie Kirk and his family who have paid the deep cost of holding a Biblical worldview… Jesus’ prayer in John 17 is for all who have paid the deep cost of belief in Jesus. Charlie gave his life for what he believed in. While Charlie’s work has come to an end, our call to be faithful to Jesus has just begun anew. To be in the world but not of the world.
I pray for wisdom for all Christians on how to respond with the truth but not anger. No doubt many are frustrated and angered and rightly so. Holy Spirit, teach us who you need us to be in this world. The Way. The Light. The Hope. The Peace. The Truth.
News Article Written by Scott Carpenter
Think about it!
Last week, I took my kids to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say the prayer before our meal. As we all bowed our heads, he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And liberty and justice for all! Amen."
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Some people nearby laughed, and I heard a woman say, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice cream!"
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When my son heard this, he started to cry and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?"
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I hugged him and told him that he did a great job and that God was not mad at him at all. Then, an elderly man walked over to our table. He winked at my son and said, "I know God thought that was a great prayer." "Really?" my son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied.
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Then, he whispered (pointing to the woman who had made the comment), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
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So, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his sundae for a moment and then did something I will always remember. He picked it up and walked over to the woman who had made the comment. With a big smile, he said...
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"Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes, and my soul is good already."
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This story really captured my attention.
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After you read this article, I encourage you to do 2 things.
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1. See how many following Jesus principles you can find in the article.
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2. Choose 1 or 2 that you might apply in your walk.
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God bless and have a great month.
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Dan