As we wind down from this mission trip, I can tell you that all the boys did great. This week they truly had an encounter with their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...amazing worship/prayer, being His hands and feet to those in need, serving at the DC, time in the word journaling, and experiencing being a part of a biblical community. They truly were a small group navy seals team that focused on glorifying God and building each other up.
I have no doubt that this spiritual encounter with Jesus will be something that will deepened their relationship with Jesus...you can see that in their testimonies. However, we all know life change takes time...I want to humbly ask that we as a family encourage these young men in their walk with Jesus. It took a lot of courage for them to be transparent and vulnerable in their testimonies...we don't want to ever use it against them.
The best ways we can encourage them is to:
1. Continue to pray for them every day.
2. Personally focus inward on your own walk with God. Ask them for forgiveness, be open about your own weaknesses, share with them if you need prayer
3. Discipline in LOVE and extend grace as the Holy Spirit leads. Use your words to build up NOT to tear down.
4. Encourage them to get involved with Iolani FCA with Dom and C4 Collide. Getting involved by serving and being a contributor not just an attender.
This is how the Lord is personally challenging me and I wanted to also share this word with each of you. Grateful for your prayers and support. God is truly faithful.
I have no doubt that this spiritual encounter with Jesus will be something that will deepened their relationship with Jesus...you can see that in their testimonies. However, we all know life change takes time...I want to humbly ask that we as a family encourage these young men in their walk with Jesus. It took a lot of courage for them to be transparent and vulnerable in their testimonies...we don't want to ever use it against them.
The best ways we can encourage them is to:
1. Continue to pray for them every day.
2. Personally focus inward on your own walk with God. Ask them for forgiveness, be open about your own weaknesses, share with them if you need prayer
3. Discipline in LOVE and extend grace as the Holy Spirit leads. Use your words to build up NOT to tear down.
4. Encourage them to get involved with Iolani FCA with Dom and C4 Collide. Getting involved by serving and being a contributor not just an attender.
This is how the Lord is personally challenging me and I wanted to also share this word with each of you. Grateful for your prayers and support. God is truly faithful.
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