This is a TreeMap Of Purpose Driven Life Day 18. Rick Warren, a Christian preacher, wrote The Purpose Driven Life, which was published by Zondervan in 2002. The book takes readers on a 40-day personal spiritual journey and explains God's five objectives for human life on Earth, according to Warren. The book is meant to be read every day as a source of inspiration, with each of the 40 small chapters being read on a different day. At the end of each chapter, there is a personal application section with "something to ponder," a verse to remember, and a question to think about for the rest of the day. Rick Warren's book is an "anti-self-help book," according to him. DAY 18 of the Purpose Driven Life – Experiencing Life Together. Consider this: I require the presence of others in my life. Darkness is utilized to cover our pains, faults, anxieties, failures, and weaknesses, according to insight. In the light, though, we bring them all to the surface and confess who we truly are. What kind of fellowship do we have? Fellowship nowadays mainly refers to casual chat, mingling, food, and having a good time! The true fellowship entails much more than simply attending services. It's about sharing life's experiences. It encompasses selfless love, open sharing, practical service, sacrificial giving, empathetic soothing, and all other New Testament "one another" requirements. This template can be used to organize chapter content as you read. And also, there are plenty of other templates in the community.
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Day 18: Experiencing Life Together
Teachings/Quotes/Ideas
Life is meant to be shared
Real fellowship is so much more than showing up at services
it is EXPERIENCING LIFE TOGETHER
When it comes to Fellowship - Size does matter
Small is better
In small groups all are active participants
Jesus could have chosen more than 12 disciples
He knew about 12 is a good number for everyone to participate
Incredible promise about small groups
When two or three are gathered in My Name I am there in their midst
Real Fellowship vs Fake Fellowship
Real Fellowship
Where People Experience Authencity
People share who they really are
Honesty
about what's happening in their lives
hurts
reveal their feelings
strenghts
acknowledge weaknesses
ask for help and prayer
Humility
no pretending
no superficial politeness
no guards up
no acting as if everything is rosy in their lives
The world thinks intimacy happens in the Dark
but GOD says it happens in the light
Darkness is used to hide
our hurts
faults
fears
failures
flaws
But in the light we bring them out into the open and admit who we really are
We only grow by taking risks
and the most difficult risk of all is to be honest with ourselves and with others
People Experience Mutuality
Mutuality - the art of giving and receiving
Mutual Encouragement
Mutual Accountability
Mutual Serving
Mutual Honoring
People Experience Sympathy
Understanding and affirming someones feelings
the problem
hurry to fix things
or we are preoccupied with our own hurts
self pity dries up sympathy for others
levels of fellowship
1
fellowship of sharing
fellowship of studying God's word together
2
fellowship of serving
minister together on mission trips/mercy projects
3
fellowship of suffering
People Experience Mercy
Fellowship happens when MERCY WINS OVER JUSTICE
Remember you'll never be asked to forgive someone more than God has already forgiven you
Forgiveness vs Trust
Forgiveness is letting go off the past
Trust has to do with future behavior
When someone hurts you repeatedly
you are commanded by God to forgive them immediately
but you are not expected to trust them immediately
Trust must be rebuilt overtime
you are not expected to continue allowing them to hurt you
Learnings
for Self
Express genuine feelings with members of Church family
Not pretend
for Church
Small groups/Cell groups of about 12 people are a must for effective fellowship
Encourage Authencity in Fellowship
Show unselfish love
Accept everyone as they are
Fellowship is not just attending Church service
it is experiencing life together
I Will
for Self
be authentic and honest with my Spiritual family
forgive immediately
for Church
Encourage authenticity in fellowship
work towards creating an atmoshphere where people are able to express themselves freely
people feel belonged and at home
have moments where we experience true fellowship
sharing and studying the word together
going out as a family on mission trips
Let Mercy win over Justice
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Day 18: Experiencing Life Together
Teachings/Quotes/Ideas
Life is meant to be shared
Real fellowship is so much more than showing up at services
it is EXPERIENCING LIFE TOGETHER
When it comes to Fellowship - Size does matter
Small is better
In small groups all are active participants
Jesus could have chosen more than 12 disciples
He knew about 12 is a good number for everyone to participate
Incredible promise about small groups
When two or three are gathered in My Name I am there in their midst
Real Fellowship vs Fake Fellowship
Real Fellowship
Where People Experience Authencity
People share who they really are
Honesty
about what's happening in their lives
hurts
reveal their feelings
strenghts
acknowledge weaknesses
ask for help and prayer
Humility
no pretending
no superficial politeness
no guards up
no acting as if everything is rosy in their lives
The world thinks intimacy happens in the Dark
but GOD says it happens in the light
Darkness is used to hide
our hurts
faults
fears
failures
flaws
But in the light we bring them out into the open and admit who we really are
We only grow by taking risks
and the most difficult risk of all is to be honest with ourselves and with others
People Experience Mutuality
Mutuality - the art of giving and receiving
Mutual Encouragement
Mutual Accountability
Mutual Serving
Mutual Honoring
People Experience Sympathy
Understanding and affirming someones feelings
the problem
hurry to fix things
or we are preoccupied with our own hurts
self pity dries up sympathy for others
levels of fellowship
1
fellowship of sharing
fellowship of studying God's word together
2
fellowship of serving
minister together on mission trips/mercy projects
3
fellowship of suffering
People Experience Mercy
Fellowship happens when MERCY WINS OVER JUSTICE
Remember you'll never be asked to forgive someone more than God has already forgiven you
Forgiveness vs Trust
Forgiveness is letting go off the past
Trust has to do with future behavior
When someone hurts you repeatedly
you are commanded by God to forgive them immediately
but you are not expected to trust them immediately
Trust must be rebuilt overtime
you are not expected to continue allowing them to hurt you
Learnings
for Self
Express genuine feelings with members of Church family
Not pretend
for Church
Small groups/Cell groups of about 12 people are a must for effective fellowship
Encourage Authencity in Fellowship
Show unselfish love
Accept everyone as they are
Fellowship is not just attending Church service
it is experiencing life together
I Will
for Self
be authentic and honest with my Spiritual family
forgive immediately
for Church
Encourage authenticity in fellowship
work towards creating an atmoshphere where people are able to express themselves freely
people feel belonged and at home
have moments where we experience true fellowship
sharing and studying the word together
going out as a family on mission trips
Let Mercy win over Justice
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