21 Day Challenge

This past Sunday, I challenged New Life to take a 21 Day Challenge. This means that you will commit for twenty-one straight days that you will take time out of your day to pursue connection with God through His Word and prayer. We chose 21 days because it is said that this is how long it takes to start a habit in your life. However, if spiritual growth is going to take place, daily connection with God must be more than a habit, it must be a lifestyle pursuit. I heard someone once say, "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow."

When it comes to reading God’s Word, many are confused on where to begin. Because this month’s sermon series, “The X-Factor”, will be answering questions about the Holy Spirit, my suggestion is to read through the book of Acts to discover how this X-factor impacted the first church and started and outbreak throughout the world. I believe that what God did in this early church is what He wants to do in every church. Let me challenge each of you in this 21 day challenge to pursue God’s transforming gift that will change your life.