1 Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
I chose this verse because I feel that it goes directly along with our mission statement here at ICRC, “Going into the community, imitating Christ by feeding body and soul.” I feel this way because when we are out in our community, we are going to be asked questions about God. Therefore, we should be prepared to answer them. Here a just a few questions that might come up:
How do you know the bible is true?
How do you know Jesus is really who He claimed to be?
What is your answer?
Here are a few of mine:
Because when I saw myself through Jesus’ eyes, instead of my own, I saw my worth.
Because I can close my eyes and imagine my head on His shoulder when I feel sad and that is where I find my peace. He is always there when nobody else is.
Because He continues to pick me up even when I make the same mistakes over and over again.
Because He gives me hope.
Because He taught me how to forgive others and let go of what hurts me.
Because He taught me the true meaning of love.
Because He IS love.
Because when everybody else leaves, He stays.
Because He gives me strength when I can’t stand on my own.
Because He saved me!
Because His grace is given to me and I don’t have to earn it.
Because I’m a hard one to break, but He did it…
My Prayer
Thank You Abba for breaking my heart for what breaks Yours
In Matthew chapter 9, verses 37-38, You said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” “Ask the Lord of harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.”
So, Abba, we ask You today to do just that! Send us, Your workers into Your harvest field. Thank You for opening our hearts to Your missions and for showing us what needs to be done. Thank You for providing us with the courage and the wisdom to get these things done and thank You for trusting us with these tasks. Thank You also for encouraging us to be leaders and to lead by example so that others will see with their own eyes the Fruits Your Spirit, and in turn decide to become servants as well.
And Abba, thank You for providing us with the answers to the questions that people may ask while out in the community, and thank You for helping us to be prepared. Thank You for allowing us to be honest, genuine, and sincere with those that we strive to build relationships with, and most of all, help us to be a reflection of You. Thank You for revealing our purpose to us, and then for helping us to carry it out.
In Jesus beautiful Name,
Amen