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Monday Ministry Minute #26
Do you have someone in mind this summer?
As the end of the school year approaches and the summer terms loom large,
our minds turn to the summer months. The pace is a little slower (for some
of us), there is more time to build some relationships, and hopefully some
time to get those myriad of projects done that we have been putting off all
school year.
But as the summer approaches, I would like to challenge you to think about
praying for one colleague of yours that could use the grace of God. One
person in your department who you would lift up this summer and make a
special effort to connect with and get to know.
Do you have a close friend who you've wanted to share your faith with? Is
there someone near you who is going through an especially difficult time
who could use an appreciative ear and heart? Has someone been asking
questions that indicate a spiritual interest or hunger?
Any of these situations may be God's invitation for you to pray for this
person specifically over the summer. And, as the Lord leads, you may be
able to get involved in their lives to listen, help and care.
Just think of the impact if each of us would do nothing else but just lift
someone up this summer and ask the Lord to demonstrate His grace to that
person! It reminds me of the challenge Larry Crabb proposed in his book,
Encouragement. He said, "Just think of the difference it would make if we
each went to church each Sunday morning with the firm intent of encouraging
someone we met there?"
But for that to happen, you will need to choose that person and develop a
small reminder so that you will be persistent in your prayers. (You might
leave a cryptic post-it note on your computer as a reminder or a bookmark
in your Bible.)
Scripture: Ephesians 1:18a - "I pray that the eyes of your heart may be
enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling."
Action Point: Decide today who you will pray for this summer and ask God
for an opportunity to be an instrument of grace in their life. Put that
person's name somewhere so you can remember to pray for them.
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