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Complete, Don’t Compete

I don’t know about you, but I’m a pretty competitive person.

I hate to lose.

That quality and drive has helped me succeed in life. It’s a no-brainer that God desires for us to become the best that we can possibly be. However, being competitive has hindered my life when it comes to Gods church. Too often my attitude and approach has been wrong when it comes to other churches. I compete instead of complete.

It’s subtle but you can pick it up through criticism, comparing, or whatever. The reality is that my attitude is sin. God has helped free me from this a lot over the past year, but yesterday sealed the deal.

One of God’s elite has modeled for me to complete and not compete. Craig Groeschel. Yesterday, I was invited to share my One Prayer message, “God is More”, on their online church.  I watched as God used their technology and His Word as it touched 18 countries and transformed 17 people that gave their life to Christ! I could sense God’s presence through church online, and it was jaw dropping for me. To be honest, I’m having a hard time processing it all.

I just wanted to say thank you, Craig, for being a voice for unity. Thank you, Craig, for showing the rest of us how we should be. Thanks for answering Jesus’ prayer.

I want to thank Josh Brower from LC Albany for the kind intro. I’m proud of you, Josh, and what God is doing through you! Also, I want to thank Brandon their Online Pastor for a incredible job of facilitating the experience and inviting people to Jesus.

What do you see as opportunities for the church to partner together?

17. Jun, 2009

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  1. Sue C
    17. Jun, 2009 at 1:41 pm #

    Buddy,

    I watched the online church last night. It was amazing. What a concept! What an opportunity!! I really felt “connected”…not only to other churches but to the people from Northway as well. It really felt like we were “One Church”. I’d love to see more of that!!!
    I think we could join with other churches on hosting concerts (I actually have some leads on that) as well as some community (and beyond) projects.
    I think we shouldn’t limit our ideas. I hope you get a lot of feedback on this question. I’m sure there are some great “outside the box” thinkers out there. I LOVE what God is doing in and through NC and I look forward to what the future holds.

    Sue