HI Guys
Please look this over for and send suggestions for changes by tomorrow am. Ryan, I didn't find descriptions for 2 of the books online, so if you want to add a sentence or two there, that's fine.
blessings
Jen
It's time to get involved with this chapter in the story of how God is accomplishing His global purpose among this generation ...
Abandoned Times
SVM2 is a cross-organizational, cross-denominational movement calling a new generation of message bearers to a life of abandoned devotion to Christ and the urgent global evangelization of the world.
The Sin of Pride
One of the most consistently and emphatically denounced areas of sin in the Bible is that of pride. Pride sent Lucifer from heaven and Adam and Eve from paradise. Jesus frequent rebukes to the Pharisees reveal the pride in their hearts. Whether through parables and examples or direct confrontation, He doesn't hesitate to address the underlying issue of pride.
This heart condition remains today. Pride keeps us from abandoned pursuit of God and the fulfillment of His destiny in our lives - both individually and corporately. We want to do things our way, to get credit for what we’ve done, and have control of our lives. How often do we take the glory for something that Jesus alone deserves? Each one of us must confront this sin in our own hearts and allow God to examine us and root it out if we are to serve Him with an undivided heart, seeing Him use our lives effectively for His glory.
A few months ago I was in Indonesia talking with some missionaries who had visited the Middle East (Ryan). I asked them what type of cross cultural worker was needed to break open that part of the world to the gospel. The wife response shocked me as she stated, “The workers must be willing to completely die to themselves and be hated, criticized, rumored about, lied to, even spit upon for about the first two years. Then, if they do this with the utmost humility and love, they will begin to gain an audience.”
While pride and self are perhaps the greatest idols American youth face, God’s plan for His people in reaching the lost is that we continually decrease and allow Him to increase in us. He wants to use us to show forth His glory and purpose, but all too often others see more of you and me than Jesus. To be a part of the army that God is raising up for His global purpose, there isn’t room for idolatry, or for conducting our lives according to the opinions of others. It’s time to trash this idol, letting Christ deal with our hearts and clothe us with His humility.
“Jesus, I confess that I have been more concerned with my life and what I want than with allowing you to rule and reign in my midst. I want to decrease that you may increase. Change me with your love. I never want to steal away your glory, but instead consistently reflect it and give glory to you for all things. I give you the right to my life. Help me to die to my pride and to wanting to make a name for myself and to put on humility. I welcome your incredible grace which empowers us for change.”
Scriptures to meditate on...
Numbers 12:1-3 Proverbs 13:10 Proverbs 16:18 Daniel 5:19-20 Isaiah 57:15 Zephaniah 3:11-12
Mark 7:21-22 Philippians 2:5-8 James 4:6-10 1 Peter 5:5-7 I John 2:15-16
Abandoned Devotion Prayer Gatherings this Fall
The purpose of Abandoned Devotion prayer gatherings is to seek the face of God for an outpouring of missionary vision on today's generation of young adults. This is accomplished by gathering young people together from various streams in the body of Christ, and seeking God on behalf of this generation all over the world. Regional Prayer Gatherings are currently being planned for ..
Boston: October 4
Atlanta: October 18
Los Angeles: November 1
Denver: November 15
Prayer Focus
1) Pray for the prostitutes in South East Asia that are sold into this business as young as the age of 10. Pray for an end to this wickedness, and that God would put it on the hearts of more Christians to “buy” them out of this lifestyle.
2) Pray for the penetration of Jesus’ love into Iraq in these post-war days.
3) Ask God to raise up 100,000 young missionaries that would serve in the hardest places around the world.
4) Pray for the purging fire of the Holy Spirit to penetrate and cleanse the hearts and minds of young Christians throughout North America, that holiness and depth of character would abound.
5) Pray for young Christians who might be running from God and the call He has placed upon their lives - that they would come to recognize that obeying God is much easier than running from Him.
Events this Month
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This month 10’s of thousands of young adults will gather in a field in Sherman, Texas to seek God in worship and repentance for a divine outpouring on this generation. Pray for a visitation of the Holy Spirit at One Day 03 (May 24-27) and on all participants in this event.
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Our new website and online community will be up and running by June. Watch for the exciting details!
Recommended Books for Message Bearers
The Missions Addiction: Capturing God's Passion for the World. by David Shibley
Making Jesus Lord: The Dynamic Power of Laying Down your Rights by Loren Cunningham.
No Compromise: The Life Story of Keith Green by Melody Green and David Hazard. Singer/Songwriter Keith Green challenged believers to break out of their status-quo Christianity and embrace a put-it-all-on-the-line life of faith and action.
Each of these books are available online at www.amazon.com
If you have further questions or if you would like to be removed from this mailing, please feel free to contact us at svm2@hotmail.com
For This Generation,
The SVM2 team
Jennifer Bloch (SVM2)
Bill Corbin (Cypress Bible Church)
Heather Miller (Caleb Project)
Donnie Scearce (PIONEERS Canada)
Ryan Shaw (SVM2)
Paul Van Der Werf (Adventures in Missions)
SVM2 Team
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