“If I get on these other subjects, it divides the audience on an issue that is not the issue I’m promoting; I’m just promoting the Gospel.” Billy Graham, when asked his position on a political topic prior to his final New York City crusade“How many of you do not regularly attend church," asked Anne Graham Lotz (daughter of Billy Graham) as she opened her talk on her new book, "but were invited here by a friend?" Only a couple of hands went up. I got the feeling she was hoping for an opportunity to share the gospel (Hebrew for ‘good news’) with those who didn’t yet know God’s Son, Jesus. It became clear to me at this, and other, conferences I've attended where Anne was the keynote speaker, her primary goal was not to merely be a public speaker, but to take every opportunity to speak to groups of people where she could change lives by sharing the good news of Jesus’ love for them.
Do you have a clear goal in life that influences all your decisions and activities? Are you looking for those small ways that you can make progress toward your life goal in your daily or weekly schedule? How will you alter your life and schedule to include meaningful progress toward your goal? (*) Lord, help me stay true to my life purpose and proceed with integrity toward my goal…Your ‘great commission.’ Amen “Then Jesus said to them, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth, therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you; and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.’” Matthew 28:18-20 What are your thoughts? Libby
(*) If you are seeking a meaningful goal for your life and desire a relationship with God’s Son, Jesus, you can easily gain that by praying this simple prayer with a sincere heart.
God, I don’t fully understand all about you or your son Jesus, but I want to. I give up trying to fill my life with just good things without a real purpose or clear goal. I want my life to matter but I feel like life just goes on each day without intentional direction. I need your help to have a purpose-filled life and a worthy goal. Please forgive me for my past mistakes, and be my Friend, my Guide, and my Lord. Amen If you just prayed this prayer, please feel free to share your thoughts and questions with me. Libby
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