Working on this powerful series on being transformed by God in 7 areas of our life taken from Rick Warren. As I am developing each message the thought keeps occurring to me that this message series could seriously change lives, but only if people will apply it to themselves. As we go through our year with all of our messages every message comes with "homework". If we don't take up the message and actively apply it to ourselves we will not reap the benefits. I guess this is pretty basic, but I see it occur so often.
I hear from some people that they need to be fed spiritually, but no matter how often the food is placed right in front of them they won't eat! There is a part we play in being "fed" and a part we play in being transformed. We have to do our part! Get into the groups and dig deeper! Pray actively about what the message is about! Take it seriously! The message is not for entertainment, it is for life change! It may be presented in an entertaining way (hopefully) but remember this is serious business. When we grow and improve and are transformed God uses us in powerful ways to affect our communities! Be an agent for change!
When you die and move on into eternity will your passing matter? Will you leave an empty space behind because of what you gave to your community? When God uses you there is a noticeable gap when you are gone!
