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RCRC Month of Prayer

Posted 15 June 2006, 9:37 PM by David Groenenboom. Permalink

June 16 – The Joy of Finding

Read: Acts 16:16-40 "Found Families"

Observe: One minute the Jailer is standing over his prisoners, the next minute he is being baptised by them. He is transformed by the grace of God, and he and his family will never be the same. God’s grace takes root, and their lives change route. They were some of the people Paul wrote to in the Philippian letter! They become co-workers! Partners in the Gospel! People who knew more than anyone what it was like for Paul to be in chains for the Gospel.

God changes hearts in an instant, but the transformation is seen over time. We know it by the fruit.

Imagine for a moment, transformed Redlands families bearing fruit of changed lives and redeeming culture. Imagine God bringing his good work to completion until Jesus returns. What a glorious joy: seeing grace transform families and whole communities!

Pray:

  • That God will use you to speak of Jesus, and that his grace and power will bring change to the families you know
  • Praise God that this is his work, and that we can trust him – fully to do this. Ask his Spirit to simply help you reflect Christ’s love with integrity, making you and your family a positive reflection of life in Christ.
  • That our future plans and facilities will have one great focus: to be a beacon of hope for lost sons and daughters
  • Land developments: Lord, please lead us in your way. Have us place our every opportunity into your hands that it may become what you want it to be. You must become greater, we must become less…

Feedback: dave@redlandscrc.org.au