Blogging over the weekend is very overrated. Definitely rather watch a movie until I fall asleep... or my more realistic reality study with football in the background until I am too tired to read another word. But I do see the benefit of getting my feelings and thoughts about this process out. I can look back on this after time has passed and accurately reflect on what happened.
Since we have prayed for almost all of the cities we are moving into praying for different areas.
Day 13: London, England
Day 14: United States of America
Day 15: Flagstaff Covenant Church Campus
When I think of England I think Catholic or church. I am completely lost as to why this is one of our cities. It is definitely influential, but I do feel like they are hip to the whole Christianity thing.... maybe I am wrong. Maybe just like every bustling city there is that draw towards sin more than normal. Either way my prayer is that when the people who go to mission they are met with groups of people that can join forces with them. For the USA I pray that we as a nation learn how to work in one accord, and that God ordains those in power to lead correctly! Lastly, the Flagstaff campus. I pray that they continue to read a community that was in desperate need of a church. That they can serve that area with great passion!
Over these past 3 days I have read Genesis 27-33. It starts off with Jacob stealing Esau's blessing from their father Issac. It is interesting to think about "stealing" a blessing. I think we often see a blessing as a gift that cannot be stolen, but in actuality it can be. Our blessings can be taken by those we are around. Makes you look at your friends and family with a skeptical eye, huh. I would say that the moral of the story is to watch who is around you, for they may steal your blessings... but to also know that you can go get your blessing! I wouldn't steal it from my sister, but there are blessings out there out for the grabs!
In chapter 32 and 33, Jacob must return home and face Esau. On the way there he fights (struggles) with God who blesses him and changes his name to Israel. Once Jacob and Esau reunite after a long time apart. Jacob is still guilty and fears that Esau will want to kill him for stealing his birth right and blessing all those years ago even after God blessed him with a new name. Well Esau was still plentiful and God still blessed him, and he welcomed his brother with open arms. I love this story of the Bible. It is full of forgiveness and true struggle. Despite having his blessing stolen Esau is still prosperous, and has a forgiven heart. It is truly beautiful. A testament to how to treat those who may have wronged you. I also love how Jacob is forgiven by God and not only forgiven but given a new identity. I know there have been times that I needed a new identity after the things I had done. To start fresh with a new everything!
Menu's
Saturday's Menu
Breakfast: None
Lunch:
Dinner
Sunday's Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Monday's Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Since we have prayed for almost all of the cities we are moving into praying for different areas.
Day 13: London, England
Day 14: United States of America
Day 15: Flagstaff Covenant Church Campus
When I think of England I think Catholic or church. I am completely lost as to why this is one of our cities. It is definitely influential, but I do feel like they are hip to the whole Christianity thing.... maybe I am wrong. Maybe just like every bustling city there is that draw towards sin more than normal. Either way my prayer is that when the people who go to mission they are met with groups of people that can join forces with them. For the USA I pray that we as a nation learn how to work in one accord, and that God ordains those in power to lead correctly! Lastly, the Flagstaff campus. I pray that they continue to read a community that was in desperate need of a church. That they can serve that area with great passion!
Over these past 3 days I have read Genesis 27-33. It starts off with Jacob stealing Esau's blessing from their father Issac. It is interesting to think about "stealing" a blessing. I think we often see a blessing as a gift that cannot be stolen, but in actuality it can be. Our blessings can be taken by those we are around. Makes you look at your friends and family with a skeptical eye, huh. I would say that the moral of the story is to watch who is around you, for they may steal your blessings... but to also know that you can go get your blessing! I wouldn't steal it from my sister, but there are blessings out there out for the grabs!
In chapter 32 and 33, Jacob must return home and face Esau. On the way there he fights (struggles) with God who blesses him and changes his name to Israel. Once Jacob and Esau reunite after a long time apart. Jacob is still guilty and fears that Esau will want to kill him for stealing his birth right and blessing all those years ago even after God blessed him with a new name. Well Esau was still plentiful and God still blessed him, and he welcomed his brother with open arms. I love this story of the Bible. It is full of forgiveness and true struggle. Despite having his blessing stolen Esau is still prosperous, and has a forgiven heart. It is truly beautiful. A testament to how to treat those who may have wronged you. I also love how Jacob is forgiven by God and not only forgiven but given a new identity. I know there have been times that I needed a new identity after the things I had done. To start fresh with a new everything!
Menu's
Saturday's Menu
Breakfast: None
Lunch:
Dinner
Sunday's Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Monday's Menu
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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