proclaim – Brian Friedl https://brianfriedl.com Making Your Life's Mission Possible Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:47:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.17 64732294 Powerful Proclamation https://brianfriedl.com/powerful-proclamation/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:47:12 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/powerful-proclamation/ One of my favorite things to do at Thanksgiving is to go around the table and have each person say what they are thankful to God for. With ages ranging from 5 to 28, it can get pretty interesting. From legos to life, many different things are shared.

There’s an abundance of blessing that happens when we verbalize our gratefulness and proclaim God’s wonders. We can be grateful in our heads, but when we tell others of the great things He has done, it’s as if we are drawing back curtains and letting His light beam into our hearts to warm us. We were designed to praise Him and proclaim His goodness. When we do, we are blessed beyond measure!

Reflection

Takes some time to make a list of as many blessings as you can that you have from God. Begin sharing some those things with the people God has placed in your life. Take notice of how it impacts your attitude and theirs.

Prayer

Father, You are so good and You bless us abundantly. May we never grow tired of proclaiming Your wonders to others. Fill our hearts with gratitude and our lips with praise. Conform us in the image of Your Son Jesus, Amen!

]]> 1491 Proclaim Jesus! https://brianfriedl.com/proclaim-jesus/ Fri, 18 Mar 2016 21:54:08 +0000 http://brianfriedl.com/proclaim-jesus/   
Great teachers are always pointing to something other than themselves and then working to help others understand that very thing. 

As a primary writer of the New Testament, Paul did exactly that; constantly proclaiming and pointing to Jesus Christ. His heart longed for Jesus and for others to know that same joy.  His new life included teaching and admonishing others that they may be complete.  What a great example of a life surrendered and given for the body of Christ, the church. 

Personal Reflection

Examine your life and speech.  Are you proclaiming Jesus in everyday conversation?   Are you involved in investing in the body of Christ?  If you answered no to these questions, what are you waiting for?   Get engaged in a bible study today.  Look for ways you can serve your local church body. 

Prayer Focus

Heavenly Father, remove our pride and fear  and help us proclaim Jesus and His mighty works.  Use us to full measure for your glory and the blessing of your body of believers; our brothers and sisters in Christ, Amen!

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