The Missional Journey: Missional Suggestion #2

What does it mean to be Missional ?

The term missional is an adjective that describes the fact that a church totally aligns itself with the missio Dei ( the mission of God). Christ Jesus prayed to the Father, “As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world,” (John 17.18). This truth reveals that the church is to be missional, on mission, acting as “sent ones” in this world. The church is formed to continue the mission that began in the heart of the Father, was seen in the life of the Son, and is to continue in the Spirit empowered endeavors of the church. The basic premise of the missional church is that “missions” is not an organization or program of a church. Missions constitute the very essence or nature of the church.

This blog will be dedicated to leading all of us who engage in this conversation to find ways to be missional in New Orleans or where God has placed us. I will publish suggestions for missional activites on a regular basis as well as food for thought that is designed to make us become missional. It is my hope that my thoughts and suggestions will serve as a motivation for all of us to be about missio Dei .

Friday, January 16, 2009

Missional Suggestion #2

Encourage Someone

Luke tells us of the apostle Paul, "When he had gone through those regions and had given the believers much encouragement." Acts 20:2. It seems that the real calling of a Christian is to be an encourager. The question arises-How can you encourage someone?

Let me offer a few suggestions:

Write someone a handwritten note of just plain appreciation for just being your friend.
Call someone early in the morning and tell them something positive but true to start their day. (what a great pick up for the day)
Write someone a prayer note.
Smile at the waitress, cashier, stranger....
Take someone out to lunch ( that means you pay).
Allow merging traffic to merge!!
Buy flowers or candy for your wife, husband,partner,girlfriend or child.

Let's all make this week the week we are intentional and missional about being encouragers. You can and will make a difference.

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