Aug 13 An Invitation from God

Affirmation: I nourish my body, mind, and soul.

Wholehearted Guidepost from Brené Brown
Cultivate Self-Compassion. Let go of Perfectionism.
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Ponder, Personalize, Practice:  Make time to ponder and meditate on who God is…the one who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power. That is at work within us. Memorize Ephesians 3:20-21

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬
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Mastering the 7 Decisions from Andy Andrews
The Compassionate Decision 
6. I WILL GREET THIS DAY WITH A FORGIVING SPIRIT.
By the act of forgiving, I am no longer consumed by unproductive thoughts. I will forgive those who have criticized me unjustly.
I now understand that forgiveness has value only when it is given away. 
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Reading for Today
Walk in Grace. Live in Love by Bob Goff
                               AUGUST 13 
GOD SENT YOU AN INVITATION TO LIVE YOUR FAITH BY GOING BIG ON LOVE. 

And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name. ACTS 22:16 

Every year on the first Thursday in February, thousands of leaders from around the world show up for the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. The event casts a wide net and brings together different faiths and perspectives to find common ground. For a few days each year, these leaders join hands across faith traditions and denominations to listen to one another, pray together, and find community. It’s inspiring to see people who normally stay in their camps come together to pray for justice and peace. They usually find the group they’ve been avoiding or vilifying has the same dreams and hopes they do. 

You only get to attend the event by invitation, and that’s not a guarantee every year. But who needs an invitation to get together with friends for prayer and encouragement? Every year I put this gathering on my calendar with plans to attend whether I’m invited or not. I know either way I can stay at the hotel across the street and get a couple of donuts with friends. A lot of us are waiting for invitations to things we’re already invited to. 

When it comes to breaking down barriers and pursuing peace and justice, we don’t need to wait for an invitation. Sure, there might be limited spots in certain places, but there’s no limit on the availability or power of love. We don’t need permission to bring people together to spread love in the world either. 

Stop waiting for an invitation to live your faith. God already asked you to come, and His invitation to love is everywhere, for wherever you are and whoever you’re with. 

What invitation are you waiting for? 

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