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The Man Born Blind

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Thought for today:

Are you blind? Probably not, if you’re reading this right now. We think of “blindness” as being purely physical, but we can suffer from great blindness in other ways. Are we blind to our own vices? Maybe we are blind to the ways God blesses us daily, even when we don’t pray to Him. Are we blind in the way we try to forge our own way in the world, without asking God to clear a path for us first?

Action for today:

As Chris gently reminds us in this video, we all need a healer. Offer your prayers or sacrifices today for those who are blind to their sin, and that God would restore their “sight.”

Prayer for today:

Jesus, please open the eyes of my heart so I can see. Help me to see myself and others the way You see us. Please help me to see You as You truly are.

Quote for today:

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“Faith and love are like the blind man’s guides. They will lead you along a path unknown to you, to the place where God is hidden.” – St. John of the Cross (CLICK TO TWEET)

Be a Hero today – #ShareJesus:

“Evangelize” yourself by and inviting Jesus into your heart today.

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Camping out with God

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Chris Padgett #ShareJesus Camping out with GodThe temptation of the Transfiguration, is to want to stay up on that mountain. Like Peter when he exclaimed, “Lord let us build three tents! One for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah!” we want to see the glory of God revealed every day. We wish to hear Jesus speak to us directly every moment! The euphoria of a “mountaintop experience” is hard to walk away from. We are built to desire God, to need God, and to want to be close to Him. But like the apostles, God calls us away from those moments. He says, go spread My word, go be with My people.

It is extremely important that we take time to savor those moments of silence and awe in God’s presence. Those moments are gifts to us. God wishes us to spend time with us so that we can be filled up to take His love to the rest of the world. Take the time. Learn to just “be” with God and experience His joy, His peace, and His love.

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3 Ways to Take This Offline:

  1. Read the story of the Transfiguration. Ask God what part of your life He wants to transform.
  2. Sit with God in silence. This could be in a church, in your car, in a quiet room, or elsewhere. Take the time to just “be” with God.
  3. Ask God where He wants you to go today. Be peaceful with where he calls you, even if its nowhere extraordinary.

My Journey to Catholicism

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Chris Padgett #ShareJesus Story Advent“You becoming Catholic is the most hurtful thing you’ve ever done to me.” These painful words are a reminder that following God’s call on our life isn’t always easy.  You can rest assure that when God does call us, he does it out of love and he calls us closer to him.

Chris Padgett is a little bit crazy (I feel confident he would admit this). I am glad to call him a friend and I know you will be inspired by his authentic witness.

Do this today:

1. Pray, 2. Comment: Share one way today how you have experienced God’s love in your life this year. 3. Like the Video, 4. Share. ​

4 ideas to take this offline:

  1. Think of 3 ways you’ve grown spiritually in the past year. Write them down and say a prayer of gratitude to Jesus.
  2. ​Consider one way that God is currently speaking to you and take one tangible action based on that.
  3. Ask at least one person today what’s one thing that’s impacted their spiritual journey.
  4. Pray the Hail Mary today and think about Mary’s example for you this Advent.

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I hate waiting

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Two things I hate are waiting and that uneasy feeling of being completely unsettled. I can’t imagine what was going through the minds and hearts of the disciples on that first Holy Saturday. Jesus was dead. They thought things were going to change. They thought they had found the Messiah. More than an unsettled feeling, it seemed like a hopeless day.

Chris Padgett 2 #ShareJesus blogWhere do you find yourself in life? In your relationship with God? Perhaps, despite the fact that we are about to celebrate Easter, you find yourself struggling. It can be that you are struggling with suffering, death, divorce, sin, or even just your relationship with God. No matter where you are in your life today, you are called to have hope.

Our hope did not die on the cross. Our hope resurrected and is realized in the resurrection. As we pause this Saturday and wrestle with the idea that our God died on a cross, we must also look forward with hope. We look forward with real hope for the current situations of lives, knowing that he came not to just save us from our sin, but redeem every part of our lives.

Sharing Online

Are you following us on Facebook? Twitter? Instagram? Pinterest?

On Social Media today consider these questions:

  • Evaluate your efforts to #ShareJesus. What part of your relationship with God would you like to share that you haven’t?
  • What does it mean to have hope in your life.
  • ​Post some of your favorite #ShareJesus videos as you get ready for Easter tomorrow!
From Twitter please use the Youtube link https://youtu.be/zTdlGIwEO1I with your posts and RT our tweets.

Taking it Offline

  • It’s not too late to invite someone to come to church with you on Easter.
  • Reach out to someone who needs a reminder that hope in God does not disappoint.
  • Consider watching a couple of #ShareJesus videos with your family to get ready for Easter tomorrow.
  • Continue to pray for those who you want to share the Lord with over Lent.

Have holy hope today. Trust in the Lord. Give him your life with a joyful expectation of Easter tomorrow.

Is Jesus Really God?

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Who is Jesus to you?

The question of “who is Jesus” is a question we all must answer.  It’s not just something we answer with words, but by the way we live our lives. Why would we #ShareJesus if he was just a nice guy or a great philosopher? We share Jesus because he is the Son of God.

#ShareJesus beloved sonIn the Gospel on Sunday, we hear the voice of the Father affirm Jesus, “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.” If he truly is God what does that really mean? Why does He have a mother, why does He weep, and why does He die?

You are in for a treat today. Chris Padgett brings his love of Jesus and his unique style to the question, “Is Jesus really the Son of God?”

Who in your life needs to know Jesus this Lent? How are you purposefully sharing Him with those people? #ShareJesus is not just about inspiring your Lent, but about sharing Jesus with other people. Be deliberate. Be bold. #ShareJesus!

Sharing Online

Are you following us on Facebook? Twitter? Instagram? Pinterest?

Evangelize today by being social with the Gospel. #ShareJesus today on Social Media. Aim for at least two posts today: One with the video, one without always using #ShareJesus.

Remember

  1. The Holy Spirit has your back. Ask Him for help and guidance.
  2. The Good News is the best news you can share with a person today.

On Social Media today consider these questions:

  • Who is Jesus to you? (Try this – “Jesus is….)
  • Why do you need God?
  • What’s one way you’ve seen God’s presence in your life this week?

Don’t forget on Facebook, please share the video from our Facebook page. This way you’ll get a lot more views than if you share a Youtube link on Facebook.

From Twitter please use the Youtube link http://youtu.be/1TiK-8fi1Ks with your posts and don’t forget to RT our tweets.

Taking it Offline

  • Ask God for a divine appointment with someone you can talk to about him.
  • Surrender to God today in prayer. Give him the things you are still holding on to.
  • Connect with a family member you haven’t talked to recently and share about #ShareJesus with them.
  • Watch a #ShareJesus video with someone.
  • If you are in school, have a conversation with a teacher about your relationship with God or ask them if you could pray for them today.
  • Continue to pray for those who you want to share the Lord with over Lent.

I pray this Lent that God puts some nagging questions on your heart that lead you to search for him in a deeper way. Take the Good News of Jesus Christ with you today to wherever you are going. #ShareJesus

I would love to connect with you.

Whether you want to connect with me about #ShareJesus or are looking to connect about a project, contact me to kick things off.