verseoftheday

God knows how often I pray for you. Day and night I bring you and your needs in prayer to God, whom I serve with all my heart... Romans 1:9 NLT Sometimes it seems that Paul is just laying it on a bit thick, it's just words... but then if you look at his background he was a high performer, focussed (see Acts 9:1-2) so if he says he's praying a lot for these people...then I think he was. Sometimes I say I'm praying for someone (it's an easy thing to say and makes everyone feel good) but don't actually pray :( Prayer for Paul was a habit & a constant part of his life. I need to be like Paul. His prayer focus was the needs of others. Prayer was part of his mission. So pray for people when you're with them, write your prayers and send them (even by txt is good) have a list, keep a journal, whatever works for you...just make it part of your mission... #Romans #famousfor #praylikePaul

I thank God through Jesus for every one of you. That's first. People everywhere keep telling me about your lives of faith... Romans 1:8 MSG Have you got a "heroe of the faith"? Someone who's an example? A motivation? One person for me is a person who's faith was consistent in all aspects of life. Work Personal Church They were all integrated and a whole. Merged. Seamless. Sometimes I wonder if I'm known for different things at work, at play, at home... Would the people I work with be surprised to see me in church? Does the way I live in all areas match what I believe? Am I famous for, known for, different things in different areas of life? Or am I heading towards a life of faith that is seamless. Merged. #Romans #famousfor #whatamIfamousfor

Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in him is being talked about all over the world. Romans 1:8 NLT Reality TV, YouTube, snapchat...Facebook. We kind of want to be famous...even just a little bit. Paul says the church in Rome is famous for its faith. What's my church famous for? What are we known for? 'Cos my church, my small group, it's just a reflection of me... Am I famous for being exclusive? Gossip? Religion? Or am I famous for my faith? Generosity? Welcoming? What do I want to be known for? (If someone was to review my snapchat life, my FB life, what conclusions would they come to?) Lots of questions...but it's so easy to lose sight of what's really important as our culture tries to squeeze us into its mold #Romans #famousfor #loveGod #lovepeople