GPS: For the week of August 23, 2014
Weekly Reflections for the week of August 23, 2014
Stories of other people’s heroism are inspiring, but there comes a time to discover the truth—that by God’s grace a hero lies in YOU.
Monday-Read Revelation 21-22:5
This is ultimately how things will be. How does knowing this future bring you hope?
How does this vision of the future heaven and earth influence the way you want to live right now?
Tuesday-Read Philippians 1
This past weekend, we said living a story worth telling is about getting caught up in God’s greater story, and making sure we cast Jesus as our main character. In this passage, how does Paul demonstrate that sort of commitment?
How does his example encourage and challenge you?
Wednesday-Read Colossians 1
What does it mean for Jesus to be “the firstborn over all creation” and “all things have been created through him and for him”?
If we really believe that, then how should it impact our story?
If your life were summed up on a coming attraction movie poster, what would your tag line be?
What would you like it to say?
Thursday-Read Colossians 3
There is a concept in story telling that says, “A character is what a character does.” In light of this passage and what you ultimately want your story to be about, into what things do you need to stop pouring your time, energy and resources?
Friday-Read James 1:19-27 and 2:14-26
Remember from yesterday—a character is what a character does. How does this passage of scripture speak to that idea?
In light of what you ultimately want your story to be about, what are some things you can start doing now?
Saturday-Read Hebrews 11
Revisit this list of familiar heroes. Which hero do you relate to the most and why?
What is something from their story that you can bring into your own story?