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Boot Camp

Bro Barry has given us a challenge to go along with this month's message series...Boot Camp. 
  1. Read all four of the Gospels (3 in 30...3 chapters a day for 30 days will get us there). 
  2. Once a week family time with each family member speaking, reading, and praying. 
  3. Memorize Scriptures (assigned Scripture in the NLT).  Those who memorize all five will receive a Boot Camp t-shirt.
  4. Share the Four Spiritual Laws booklets with others (give to or read through with them).
Matthew 10:8b - Freely you received, freely give.  As I read this, I was struck by something my grandmother used to say...we have to be specific.  She was talking about in our requests to God and yet I believe that also applies to our thanks to God.  If we aren't specific in what we received from Him, we are unable to give freely.  We feel spiritually bankrupt.  This is not a new lesson, but a wonderful reminder to keep an attitude of gratitude for ALL the ways the LORD has poured out His grace in our lives.  If I do that, I will also have the attitude of one rich in blessings and will not be stingy about giving grace freely to others...nothing they've earned, but blessings from the Father overflowing our lives and showering them with Living Water.

LORD, thank You for the reminder to recognize how rich I am in You.  Thank You for reminding me to overflow with Your grace for those around me without fear of running dry.  Help me to keep my heart open.  I know You have sent this reminder so I won't miss Your opportunity for me.  Thank You!!!  Amen.

Ephesians 4:32
Matthew 28:19-20
John 15:11-17
Galatians 5:22-23

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