This is not unlike when we become a Christian and are adopted into God’s Family. We take on a new name when our identity changes.   We now are ambassadors for Christ carrying His Family name.  Every action and every step should be for  His glory.  It is an honor to uphold the marvelous name of the God who rescued us at such a cost,  I want whatever I do in word or deed to be done in His great name. 

Reflection

Have you forgotten that you are an ambassador for Christ?

Do you desire to do all n His name?

Meditate first thing in the morning on what He has done for you each day for a week.  Journal whether that impacts how you represent His name.  

Prayer

Father, we confess that we forget the power and privilege we have in Your name.  Help us, LORD, to align every word and action in accordance with Your great name.  Amen!

Hey Friends! Our family is continuing to takes steps in our health journey. That in and of itself can be a challenge Now multiply that difficulty by having a large family and it almost seems impossible. Sounds like my kind of challenge. Nothing is impossible with God! If we can do it any size family can!

Thanks to my daughter Keisa, we’re calling it Family Thrive and we’ll try to share updates as we go-the good, the bad and the ugly.

Today we hit some cross country trails near our home. No specific goals other than to get moving and have some fun and I’m glad to say we accomplished both…not without some complaining but we got it done!

FUN

 When I started my journey as a new believer I didn’t understand the family I was adopted into. I knew the people who had discipled me were awesome and I was thankful, but that didn’t even begin to describe the unity and shared mind of Christ that I have experienced since. 
I’ve had the privilege traveling the country for years and more recently have expanded these travels internationally.  The unity of believers is second to none.  I have been the recipient of hospitality,  love and prayer by what some would say are complete strangers.  The depth of Christ’s love permeates all of these relationships.  I’m left with a grateful heart that desires unity to serve one another in the cause of Christ 

Personal Reflection

The Christian life is meant to be unified with the body of Christ.  A me and God only mentality is not biblical and actually hinders growth.  Check out Ephesians 4 for more details.  Are your relationships with other believers unified in Christ?  Are you considering others as yourself?   God is challenging us to reach out to encourage our local body of  as well as those we meet at work, the gas station and across the globe. 

Prayer Focus

LORD, you know our shortcomings and yet you have adopted us and have called us to live in unity for you and your good purposes.  Equip us  to live in harmony with one another in the Gospel of Jesus. May it be so and may all who see know that we are Christians by our love for you and each member of Your household. In the unifying Name of Christ, Amen!

@brianfriedl

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