Archive for June, 2009
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11
Jun
2009
Kenya… here we come!
So we have been waiting for this event for some time now. After much prayer and consideration we are heading to Kenya with NewSpring Church & The 410 Bridge for a service trip. Please be in prayer for the team that is going on this trip. We will be leaving on Thursday, June 11th and returning on Saturday, June 20th.
June Kenya Trip Participants: Jake, David, Jason, Will, Matt, Trey, Giles, Steven, Chris, Jeremy, Morgan, Zach, Kendal, Joe, Bill, Patrick, Kylie, Carol, Molly, Ronnie, Nancy, Christine, Leslie, Kacie, Cyndi, Mike, Brian, Mindy, Ashley, Justin, Tiffany, and Chuck.
We would love your prayers over the next 10 days.
3
Jun
2009
Accountability
I have recently been reading through the book of Proverbs in The Message. Pretty wise stuff in scripture that encourages you and many times challenges you. It is amazing that the Bible that was written so long ago can be so practical to us today in 2009. God really reminded me of the importance of accountability in my life. Proverbs chapter 2: 16-19, “Wise friends will rescue you from the Temptress – that smooth-talking Seductress… No one who joins her company ever comes back, ever sets foot on the path to real living” (The Message). I do not know of too many men that want to screw up their life and their marriages but this verse SHOUTS that we need accountability to finish strong in life and in our marriages. These few verses should scare every man to get accountability in there lives. I know that there are times in my life that I am weak and I need “wise friends” in my life who will challenge me with real questions and call me on the carpet when I am tempted to stray. I need wise men in my life that I will be completely honest with regarding any subject. Do you have accountability in your life? Do you have someone in your life who will ask the tough questions and you can be honest with?
I remember being handed a list of questions that serve as a great starting point. Some questions may apply to you and others may not. The bottom line is: we need accountability! Do you have it?
Accountability Questions
- Have you set a daily time in the scriptures and in prayer?
- Have you had any flirtatious or lustful attitudes, tempting thoughts, or exposed yourself to any illicit materials that would not glorify God?
- Have you spent quality relationship time with family and friends?
- Have you been completely above reproach in your financial dealings?
- Have you done your 100% best in your job?
- Have you told any half-truths or outright lies, putting yourself in a better light to those around you?
- Have you taken care of your body through daily physical exercise and proper sleeping and eating habits?
- Have you allowed any person or circumstance to rob you of your joy?
