Success with Godly Advice (from GodLife) God tells us in Proverbs: Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success (Proverbs 15:22). We knew we couldnt do anything good or well without Gods help, guidance, and blessing. And God often uses godly friends and family to speak His guidance into our lives. When starting out in any spiritual task or mission, it is a blessing to have a group to support you. Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). When life’s troubles get you down, your believing friends can help you get back on track. Their prayers, advice, and encouragement can be Gods answer to your prayers for help. “The Power of God Working Through a Group of People” Luke 10:17-21 17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” 18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” 21 At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do. Chapter 10 of Luke’s Gospel describes Jesus sending his 70 followers to every town and place where He was about to go. They were astonished and overjoyed at how God worked through them, and could not wait to share it with Jesus and the others. Jesus was so full of joy through the Holy Spirit and praised His Father! We can experience joy like this as well. When ordinary believers live out their faith by praying and caring for others, and sharing Jesus with them, God can use them to bring people into His kingdom, and they too will have amazing stories to tell! This week we encourage you to share with others what God has been doing through you. Share your God stories with a small group at your office, church or home. If you don’t have a group like this, look for a few people who can gather for mutual encouragement, accountability and prayer. Taking part in a group like this stretched me to go from silent prayer to bold, loving prayer for people in need – even strangers.
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