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3 Tips for Dealing with Temptation

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We have a God who is close to us

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God is close us to. As we journey through Lent, this Sunday we hear in the Gospel reading that Jesus goes into the desert and is tempted by Satan. We have a God that understands our struggles. Jesus wants to enter into our darkest places, our pain, and our loneliness.

Today Brian Kissinger shares about Jesus and his temptation and 3 quick lessons we can learn from how Jesus overcomes temptation.

God wants to do BIG things in your life and through you. Continue to make yourself available to him to, hear his voice, and continue to be his instrument in sharing Jesus with a world that desperately needs him.

Sharing online

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On Facebook today

here’s a couple of posting ideas to accompany a share of the video (we highly recommend sharing the video from our page on Facebook instead of a youtube link because Facebook gives more play and attention to videos hosted on their networks):

  • Jesus knew who he was. What does it mean to be a child of God?
  • Jesus knew who God was. How have you come to know who God is?
  • Jesus waited and trusted in God. How have you waited upon the Lord?

On Twitter

  • RT our tweets
  • Today share the youtube link http://youtu.be/JhV83op2Qys along with one way you’ve come to know Jesus, something your relationship with God has taught you about yourself, and/or something that spoke to you from Brian’s video.

Taking it offline

  • Take some time today to reflect on who God is and what it means to be his child.
  • Encourage someone you know who is struggling in life or in their relationship with God. Write them an encouraging note.
  • Ask someone today if you can pray with them and do it.
  • Continue to pray for those who you want to share the Lord with over Lent.

Whatever struggles you face, God is here. God will be your strength in the face of temptation, whatever it may be. Know who you are. Know who God is. Wait upon the Lord. He never disappoints.

God bless you,

Andy Lesnefsky

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The Lord Calls Us Back.

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It’s amazing to see what God is doing through #ShareJesus. In just two days, we are at 150,000 views of our first two videos. It’s not just about numbers though. It’s about people.

#ShareJesusI wanted to share a comment I received from yesterday’s video:  I loved that message!!! I’ve stepped away from church these last 6 months and the yearning and hunger for God she speaks of is absolutely present. A constant knocking at my door to return. This Lent I’m going back to Church. ​This is what #ShareJesus is all about: people encountering the Lord.

Remember the good news is so good it should be shared! Please continue to use these videos as a tool to both grow in your relationship with God but to also #ShareJesus.

Today’s video features Deacon Ralph Poyo. Deacon Ralph examines the Lenten topic of repentance. “We are not the creator. We are not God. We are the creation.” Deacon Ralph calls us to examine ourselves and to come back to the Lord this Lent.

Sharing online

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

Don’t forget to use #ShareJesus whenever you post!

On Facebook today

here’s a couple of posting ideas to accompany a share of the video (we highly recommend sharing the video from our page on Facebook instead of a youtube link because Facebook gives more play and attention to videos hosted on their networks):

  • How have you learned from your mistakes in terms of following the Lord?
  • Reflect on how God has been merciful in your life.
  • What’s something you are working on overcoming this Lent (i.e. impatience, complaining, gossip?)

On Twitter

  • RT our tweets
  • Today share the youtube link http://youtu.be/Br0GItmX2hk along with one way you’ve experienced God’s mercy, or something you are working on overcoming, and/or something that spoke to you from Deacon Ralph’s video.
  • Join us in tweeting during 4-5 PM EST. During this time we are encouraging everyone participating to join in by tweeting about #ShareJesus by using the #ShareJesus

Taking it offline

  • Take a few minutes to examine your relationship with Jesus and how you need to repent this Lent.
  • Make a plan to get to the Sacrament of Confession. Invite a friend who has been away from church to join you.
  • Ask forgiveness from someone you’ve wronged.
  • Continue to pray for those who you want to share the Lord with over Lent.

Even when we continually mess up, God loves us no less. That’s pretty amazing. His love is perfect. Today, I am grateful for the Lord’s mercy and love and thankful that you’ve come along for this journey of #ShareJesus this Lent.

God bless you,

Andy Lesnefsky

ps. It’s not too late to invite your friends and family to join in! Share or comment below:

 

Ask God for BIG Things this Lent.

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At the core of who we are, we are made for God.

#ShareJesus Sr. MiriamI hope your Lent is off to a great start. Ash Wednesday is only a beginning to what God wants to do in your life. He invites us to grow in relationship with him each day this Lent.

#ShareJesus is off to a great start. At the time of writing this email we are at over 60,000 views between Youtube and Facebook on our first #ShareJesus video. Great job getting the word out.  Keep it up and continue to look for ways to share about Jesus and your relationship with him on and offline.

If you are not familiar with Sr. Miriam Heidland SOLT, you are in for a treat today. Sr. Miriam challenges us to seek him, to ask God for big things, and to ask yourself what you are really longing for in your life.

Sharing Online

Don’t forget to use #ShareJesus whenever you post!

On Facebook today 

Here’s a couple of posting ideas to accompany a share of the video (we highly recommend sharing the video from our page on Facebook instead of a youtube link because Facebook gives more play and attention to videos hosted on their networks):

  • What’s one thing you are asking God for this Lent?
  • What does it mean to seek God in your life?
  • God reveals himself through beauty.  How have you experienced this in your life?

On Twitter

  • RT our tweets
  • Today share the youtube link http://youtu.be/FKGHDhzMS2g along with something you are asking God for this Lent, or a way you are seeking God this Lent, and/or something that spoke to you from Sr. Miriam’s video.
  • If possible be active during our Twitter chat from 4-5 PM EST. During this time we are encouraging everyone participating to join in including our speakers by using the #ShareJesus

Sharing offline

  • Ask someone you know who doesn’t go to church if there’s something you could pray for them for this Lent.
  • Share with a person a way you have tangibly experienced God in something beautiful.
  • Pray for those who you want to share the Lord with over Lent.

Let the Lord continue “to strip away your facades, your masks, and all the things that distract you from the hunger you have to encounter God.” Praying with you for an amazing Lent.

Your brother in Christ,

Andy Lesnefsky

#ShareJesus Ash Wednesday with Fr. Leo Patalinghug

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Fr Leo ShareJesus

Lent literally means a “springtime” and our prayer is that you will have the most amazing springtime this Lent because you will be inspired to encounter Jesus in new ways but even more so, you will be challenged to #ShareJesus in new ways. Please join us in praying today that God will work powerfully through #ShareJesus.

As promised, here is your first video featuring Fr. Leo Patalinghug but below you have the link to video on Facebook. Remember, the challenge is not to just watch the videos. The goal is to watch the video, pray about it, and share about Jesus in a relevant way today with your friends, neighbors, coworkers, etc both on and off social media.

The videos for the week all look towards the Gospel reading for this Sunday so you’ll also be more engaged at Mass on Sunday with the readings.

Below the video you will find ideas for sharing online on different networks and some ideas for sharing offline as well. Think of the videos and the ideas as prompts to give you inspiration to share your story.

Tips for Sharing Online

Don’t forget to use #ShareJesus whenever you post!

Fr Leo ShareJesusOn Facebook

Here’s a couple of posting ideas to accompany a share of the video (we highly recommend sharing the video from our page on Facebook instead of a youtube link because Facebook gives more play and attention to videos hosted on their networks):

  • Share about one tangible way you’ve experienced change in your life because of your relationship with God or one way you are hoping to experience inward change this Lent.
  • Share one encounter you’ve had with Jesus
  • Share about your Lenten Goals

On Twitter

  • Be active during our Twitter chat from 4-5 PM EST- we are encouraging everyone participating to join in including our speakers by using the #ShareJesus
  • Today share the youtube link http://youtu.be/UFx9Blk4qqg with along with a reason why the Good News is good, one of your Lenten goals, and/or something that spoke to you from Fr. Leo’s video.
  • RT our tweets

Tips for Sharing Offline

  • Share why you have ashes on your forehead.
  • Invite someone to come with you to church today.
  • Pray for those you want to share the Lord with over Lent.
  • Have at least one conversation where you tell someone a little bit about your relationship with God.

Change doesn’t usually happen instantly so don’t get discouraged this Lent. God wants to speak to you personally over the whole season of Lent. Be available to the Lord and he will use you to #ShareJesus. Thanks so much for your prayers for myself and all speakers who are a part of this journey as well.

God bless you, your family and your Lent!

Andy Lesnefsky

It’s not too late to invite your friends and family to join in. People can join any time during Lent.

Do Something Big This Lent

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This Lent we want to invite you to do something BIG, #ShareJesus. This is an incredible, free opportunity for you to both experience and share Jesus with friends, family, and coworkers.

Each day of Lent, beginning Ash Wednesday and running through Easter Sunday, you will get a 2-3 minute video emailed to you from a top Catholic speaker. Videos are based on the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel. They are created for sharing and discussion on social media giving you the ability to #ShareJesus within your social circles. Even if you aren’t on social media, you can share the videos via email.

Our hope is this project is one of the largest social media projects ever attempted in the Catholic Church and you can be part of it. Sign up now!Here’s the exciting list of speakers: Fr. Leo Patalinghug,  Sr. Miriam Heidland, Deacon Ralph Poyo, Brian Kissinger, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Andy Lesnefsky, Leah Darrow, Michael Gormley, Chris Padgett, Paul George, Sarah Swafford, Fr. Dave Pivonka, Paul Kim, Ennie Hickman, Mark Hart, Dave VanVickle, Ben Walther, Fr. Joe Freedy, Karen Reynolds, Kathleen McCarthy, Sean Forrest, Jim Beckman, Bob Lesnefsky, Courtney Brown, Pete Burak, and Mary Bielski.  For more info on our speakers, click here.

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