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      Your Part in the Biggest Story

      Naeem Fazal | February 20, 2022

      Luke 8 talks about a woman who touched the fringe of Jesus’ robe and was healed. In this message, special guest Naeem Fazal gives us new insight about this story and, as a result, a new perspective on the part we play in the world today.

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      As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. "Who touched me?" Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, "Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you." But Jesus said, "Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me." Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. Then he said to her, "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace." Luke 8:42-48 (NIV)

      ACTION PLAN: Spend time every day this week reading through Luke 8:42-48. Each day, examine this story from a different perspective (the woman, Jesus, the disciples, the crowd). Be open to God teaching you something new each day.

      Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.  Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)c

      Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 (NIV)

      1.  SEARCH ME

      ACTION PLAN: Take time in a quiet space to pray and ask God to search you. Pray for God to reveal an area of growth to you, such as something that you have made more important than God in your life, a hurt that you've been ignoring, or an anxiety that you need to give to Him. As you pray, spend more time listening to His voice than talking at Him.

      2.  SHOW ME

      3.  USE ME

      ACTION PLAN: One of the best ways to start letting God use you is by serving. If you're not sure where you can be used within your SHAPE, take this ministry quiz (saddleback.com/connect/ministries/ministry-quiz) or attend Class 301 (saddleback.com/events/class) to learn about how the skills and gifts God gave you can work within ministry.

      I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God's power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God's right hand in the heavenly realms.      Ephesians 1:19-20 (NLT)

      ACTION PLAN: At the beginning of each day, pray this simple prayer: "God, use me today." Keep your eyes open throughout the day for the different opportunities that God puts in front of you to serve His people. What seems like an interruption at first may end up being a divine opportunity, that moment needing patience may be a moment to listen to Him. When this happens, write it down, then be sure to thank God at the end of the day.  

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      Dive Deeper this week by listening to Doable Discipleship's episode, What Your Heart Loves Most

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      • The Power Of An Invitation
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      • Discovering God’s Will for My Healing
        April 3, 2022
      • Let Go of The Sweet Rice
        March 27, 2022
      • Three Good Reasons To Keep Showing Up
        March 20, 2022
      • Keeping Your Soul Sane in Seasons of Change
        March 13, 2022
      • Loving Without Conditions
        March 6, 2022
      • The Power of Yes
        February 27, 2022
      • Your Part in the Biggest Story
        February 20, 2022
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