Turning Toward the Lord

07/15/15 • -1 min

Laurie and I were invited to speak to our friends at Vinelife a few weeks back so we thought we’d post their podcast episode from that morning. Look forward to hearing a dream I had for that fellowship, wonderful words from our daughter about hearing the voice of Jesus, an invitation to Worship@8500 (now over but you can read testimonies), and some encouragements about taking our place in the story of God!

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Sourced From Heaven – Teaching and Prayer Exercise

Laurie and I led a breakout at Resound Conference this year and we’re pleased to offer the audio and guided meditation (a written prayer exercise) from that teaching for you here. In order to get the most from this, we suggest—especially during the interactive part—that you not engage it passively but that you actually print the guided meditation or write each of the scriptures and questions/prompts in your journal so you can fill it out with a pencil or pen. This is very important. You’ll need to set aside an hour for both the teaching and the exercise, but you may want to put on your own non-distrating music and take a little more time to pray through it. There is some good prophetic encouragement from Laurie on this recording after the exercise so if you fly solo on that part, you may want to also listen to the end.

SOURCED FROM HEAVEN

Discover where authority and power come from in the kingdom and how they increase. Even though we all know the exhausting pressures of performance, comparison, and self-promotion, it’s possible to be free from the need to prove our authority, strive for a place, and wish we had someone else’s position. You will leave this session with tools in hand that will help you exit the power struggle and receive godly empowerment that will make you a treasured ally in your friendships, church life, mission, and marriage.

Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ – John 7:37-38

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7 Results of Giving in the Bible

The Christian practice of generosity is about giving from the heart (not under compulsion) for the glory of God (not for recognition) and it has amazing results for the giver, the church, and the world.

In this podcast you get to listen to an informal recording of our living room church gathering where we talk about how in the New Testament we see the Christians practicing generosity.

Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

– The Apostle Paul

There are lots of ways to honor God with our giving. Whether we give to the poor, to our local church overseers, to the relief of suffering saints, to mission teams that establish new church families worldwide, or to other special ministries, here are some of the effects we can expect to see and enjoy.

7 Beautiful Results of Giving:

1. We engage an appropriate act of worship in response to and toward God, which is joyful even in times of poverty and affliction. (2 Cor 8:5, 2 Cor 9:7)

2. We remind ourselves where our provision comes from. (2 Cor 9:10-11)

3. Our offering is remembered by God and can bring breakthrough in our lives, as well as for our families and nations (Acts 10:1-5)

4. We cultivate prosperity and position ourselves for reward. (2 Cor 9:6-8, Proverbs 11:25, Proverbs 3:9-10)

5. We knit the household of faith together as our gifts results in thanksgiving, prayer, and deepened connection both globally and locally. (2 Cor 9:12-15, 1 Tim 5:17)

6. We partner in the work of the gospel as it advances. (Phil 1:3-6, 2 Cor 11:9, Romans 15:22-25)

7. We contribute to an atmosphere of favor for those who need the truth to be able to hear it. (Acts 2:47, 1 Tim 3:15)

This teaching comes after Representative Rulership which helps giving become easier by exploring the concept of stewardship and understanding God is the giver of all good things!