Show Me (Phil 2:5) by Pastor Rick Foreman

12 May Show Me (Phil 2:5) by Pastor Rick Foreman

“Let this same attitude and purpose and humble mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: Let Him be your example in humility.” ~ Phil 2:5 (full readings)
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Rick’s Reflections:  St. Francis of Assisi stated, “It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching.” As Christ followers, walking the talk, as Jesus did with a spirit of humility that fuels being “other minded” is a message of hope for the world today. An old poem by an unknown author sums up the importance of not simply “living” the message but “being” the message:

“Show Me”
I’d rather see a sermon, than hear one any day. 
I’d rather you would walk with me, than merely show the way. 
The eye is a better pupil, and more willing than the ear. 
Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear. 
And best of all the preachers, are men who live their creeds. 
For to see good put in action is what everybody needs. 
I soon can learn to do it, if you’ll let me see it done. 
I can see your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run. 
And the lectures you deliver may be very fine and true. 
But I’d rather get my lesson observing what you do. 
For I may understand you and the high advice you give. 
But there is no misunderstanding how you act and how to live.

* Rick Foreman is a VP of Operational Excellence, a John Maxwell certified coach, trainer and speaker, specializing in leadership development and mentoring. Our purpose and desire is to simply help add value to others. You can find out more at www.JohnMaxwellGroup.com/RickForeman.

Faith Challenge:   Be intentional with your walk and message for the next month. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the areas that need to be stripped away. Spend focused time in prayer for others and not yourself and then look to meet the needs of others. Isn’t that the message of Life Runners? Serving others as Christ sacrificed all to serve us.

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Our Prayers: Pray LIFE Runners Creed to End Abortion.  Add Prayers. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, unceasingly. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
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Feast Day:  Sts. Nereus and Achilleus
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Faith Quote:  “When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are always blessed in abundance.” ~ Joel Osteen
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Through Christ our Lord,
Pastor Rick Foreman