Lutheran Helps for WEEK SIX

Day 36: Made for Mission
This devotional seems a little tilted toward judgment. What is my piece of God’s dream that I am to work on in order to help bring in the Kingdom of God, the kingdom of love, grace, mercy and justice? Consider the Via de Cristo motto: Make a friend, be a friend, bring a friend to Christ. The goal of mission is to introduce people to Jesus, not make them members of a church. That introduction happens by the way we love them in Christ’s name. When they see and experience Christ through us, they will want to know and experience Christ, too.

Day 37: Sharing Your Life Message
This devotional might be uncomfortable for us. How can we become more comfortable sharing our God-story? Most likely we will need to practice. Try it with some friends, or meet someone for coffee from your group. This would be a good opportunity to get people to share their faith stories. It’s important for us to share our stories of how God’s love has touched our lives. Each of us has a story to tell. Try to express yours, and practice.

Day 38: Becoming a World-Class Christian
We are to be mission-minded. God’s love is not turned in upon itself, but is outwardly directed. Read Acts 1 and 2. We live under the Great Commission to make disciples in all the world and teach what Jesus has given us. We need to think both globally as well as locally when it comes to mission. Check to see if anyone has served on a mission trip and, if so, get him/her to share the experience.

Day 39: Balancing Your Life
Life is all about balancing priorities, and living out what is most important. How do we make sure the five purposes are at the center of our lives?

Day 40: Living With Purpose
Good ending devotion. Develop a purpose statement and commit yourself to it! Say a prayer of thanks to God for this experience of 40 Days of Purpose. Ask God to bear fruit in your life, and in our congregation, for years to come, as we move forward in God’s Purposes together.