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Dan’s Voting Guide

On Tuesday, we go to the polls to elect the next president of the United States. But perhaps more important than who we vote for is how we vote. 

This week’s Go Deeper is all about keeping our joy and keeping our focus in the midst of a tumultuous political process. Here is how you can take action this week:

WATCH DAN’S VOTING GUIDE

As you listen to Dan’s 10-part voting guide, pay attention to which one or two really stick out to you as something you needed to hear. Maybe you’ll be reminded of a situation in your life, or a certain political conversation that you had recently.

Jot down a few notes if you need to so that you can continue in prayer. 

A GOOD PRAYER TIME

Take 10-20 minutes to sit before the Lord in prayer.

  • Ask for strength to grow in the areas that surfaced while watching the video.
  • Pray for your neighbors during this time, that political strife wouldn’t burden their core relationships, but that this unusual week might turn into new opportunities for conversations that wouldn’t have normally occurred.
  • Pray for the church, that no matter what the outcome of the election, the Church of Christ would be even more unified, not less, at the end of the week. 

 Here are some resources to connect to God in prayer.

While you read, pray, and ponder these truths through the week listen:

 REACHING YOUR NEIGHBORS

There’s a new FYM HQ track! It’s called “When it’s hard to invite.”

Sometimes taking that step to invite your neighbors can feel like a doozie. This growth track will help you overcome your fears and move out in faith and confidence towards those around you. 

CLICK HERE FOR FYM TRACK

 

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Faithful Christians

What are we rebuilding? Let’s focus here on rebuilding the Church, the hope of the world. The church is an essential part of renewal and revival. So how do we do this?

FAITHFUL CHRISTIANS 

What does it truly mean to be a faithful Christian? Faithful Christians love their neighbors sacrificially, and the truth is that as much as we love our building and our services, we can be faithful Christians even without those things. 

TAKE ACTION: Take some time and think about what it means to be a faithful Christian, even apart from some of the ways we’re most accustomed to thinking about it (viz. political engagement, Sunday services). What might it look like to rebuild church in this next season? 

REACHING YOUR COMMUNITY

Halloween weekend is coming up, and that comes with some amazing opportunities to reach out to your neighbors. If you’ve never started your Front Yard Mission, this is a great opportunity to do so. And if your FYM is already thriving, you can build even more!

TAKE ACTION: Head over to the new FYM blog and read the latest post, “5 Ways to Love Your Neighbor this Halloween.” 

A GOOD PRAYER TIME:

Take a few minutes to read the following verses. Let the truth of who you are sink deep into your heart and take root. Come back to them any time you start to feel disqualified, ashamed, or unworthy to join in Kingdom work:

  • Romans 6:6-7. The “old” us was crucified with Christ and we are no longer bound to our past. 
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17. The “old” us is gone. We are made new.
  • Eph 1:3-14. This is who you are in Christ, no matter what your past mistakes or present circumstances, or future worries may look like. You are not disqualified- you are chosen. 
  • Eph 2:10. Remember that you are purposed for good work! God has a plan and purpose for exactly who He made you to be 

TAKE ACTION: Take 10 minutes each day this week and pray for these things:

  • Pray for renewed confidence in your identity in Christ as a new creation
  • Pray the Holy Spirit would reveal places where you are allowing your past or present fears to keep you from living the full life the Father wants for you.

This week, as you talk to God in your quiet time, you can listen to these worshipful songs:

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