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The Hatmaker “7”. Seeds of “7” Hurricane Ike “Refugees” ------------------------------ “Mom, w hy can’t I just have a horse?!? ”. Fasting in a……. Feasting World. Reasons and Seasons to Fast Repentance Mourning Crisis Inquiry Preparation Worship. Joel 2: 12-13
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Seeds of “7” Hurricane Ike “Refugees” ------------------------------ “Mom, why can’t I just have a horse?!?”
Reasons and Seasons to Fast Repentance Mourning Crisis Inquiry Preparation Worship
Joel 2: 12-13 12 “Even now,” declares the Lord,“return to me with all your heart,with fasting and weeping and mourning. 13 Rend your heart and not your garments…”
Fasting > Not Eating Food Resisting “going your own way” Have “just” business dealings Share food, clothing, shelter with needy Be peacemakers…not aggressive/violent Seek justice for the oppressed/neglected
“The Rich Young Ruler” Matthew 19: 16-30 Mark 10: 17-27 Luke 18: 18-27 --------------------------- “He went away sad because he had great wealth.”
Luke 6: 24-25 24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25Woe to you who are well fednow, for you will go hungry.Woe to you who laughnow, for you will mourn and weep.”
Luke 8:14 “The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.”
Of these 7 areas, what are the ones that you believe are in most need of “simplifying” in you and your family’s life?
“I’m ready to adopt Jesus’ version of rich, blessed, and generous.” “Jesus, may there be less of me and my junk and more of You and Your Kingdom.” - Jen Hatmaker
“Kingdom and A King” “Oh, God may we be focused on ‘the least’… a people balancing the fasting and the feast. A Call to give, to serve, and celebrate for You are great, oh, my God, You are great!”