Haven is sponsoring its third Amazing Race event, this time in Santa Cruz! Team up with one or two others to complete various challenges, from logic puzzles to physical obstacles, all while taking in the beauty of Santa Cruz. This Amazing Race will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
For more info go here: ihaven.org/amazingrace or contact Sergio @ sabrizuela [at] gmail.com.
<from Warren>
Hey All,
In the spirit of Lisa B.’s message in July, I have been asking myself the profound, simple question…
“Is Jesus enough for me?”
This song is a meditation on that question. My hope is that you can relate. And if you can’t, no problem… the question then flips: “If Jesus weren’t enough for you, what would be enough for you?” A spiritual searching, taking stock of your life… embrace a bit of healthy reflection today.
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could i hold on if it all came down?
would i choose you if there were no one else?
did you die and rise to prove your love
is enough, is enough, is enough…
this gospel calls me to die to self
oh help me see this is my truest wealth
to be loved by you if no one else
is enough, is enough, is enough, is enough…
your grace for when i’m weak
your mercy as i stray
your heart will never leave
your word will never break
***
Some words for the day:
I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever. I have told you this explicitly because even though you have seen me in action, you don’t really believe me. Every person the Father gives me eventually comes running to me. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don’t let go.
<John 6:35 MES>
Which part of that hits you?
A few words for y’allz this day:
My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding,and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just
and protects the way of his faithful ones.
Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
<Proverbs 2:1-10>
CHALLENGE for the Month:
1. 10 Minutes Daily – PRAY > LISTEN > OBEY
2. DAILY check in with your Zealot group to discuss 1 question: How have you been obedient to God today?
OVERVIEW:
In order to respond to God we must hear his voice. In order to hear his voice, we must pray. Prayer and hearing are aided by giving simple daily attention to what God and Satan are doing in our lives. But when we hear Him, we got to say YES, Father.
PAY ATTENTION > PRAY > LISTEN > OBEY
>> Spiritual Warfare – Dave K. started our time by asking, “Why does Satan attack us?” He shared about a recent attack where he couldn’t move in the middle of the night and needed to pray for release. We all came to conclusion that Satan attacks us in order to intimidate, scare and cripple us from living the lives God has called us to.
Rachel K. shared about a video she saw on YouTube that showed some students praying for healing in Disneyland and doing crazy miracles, helping people see Jesus. Her question for us, “Why aren’t we [Haven or anyone else] seeing the same miracles among us?”
>> Faith and Obedience – We dialogued on the “why’s” and realized that ultimately we are NOT OBEDIENT when God prompts us to do something… whether that’s praying for healing or encouraging/exhorting someone or any other form of risk where God has to deliver. Most of us are afraid of making mistakes or making a fool of ourselves.
But we all agreed that God will lead us to places and circumstances where we must trust Him and He must deliver. These opportunities deepen our faith, expand our vision of God and miraculous happens. See video link above.
>> Hearing God and Just Doing It – So how do you know when God is calling us to do something? Our first obedience is to the Bible. Read it, do it. Stop assuming you know what it means and skim over. Read it, ask God to show you something and then do it. We pick and choose and avoid doing what the Bible says. If you start doing what the Bible says you’ll never find it boring.
Secondly, the Holy Spirit prompts us to do things… ie. words of encouragement for people, tangible acts of love, prayers of healing, etc. If you feel the Holy Spirit pinching you to do something… DO IT. We want 100% certainty, but most of the time we won’t get it. Why? So we’d learn to trust God more. Don’t be afraid of failing or making mistakes. As you continue saying “Yes Lord, I’ll do it.” your view of God will get big real fast. The more you say “Yes”, the more you’ll see him. The more you say “No”, the less you’ll hear his voice. Say “Yes”. And then do it.
Looking forward to hearing stories of obedience and miracles from this coming month.