Praying for Spiritual Multiplication

I am praying that God will use me as His servant by sharing the gospel with international students and bringing them to a point of decision. For many of these students, living in the U.S. might be their only chance to hear the gospel, and as they receive Christ, they can be sent back to their countries, fully equipped, to share the gospel with their people. Telling someone about Jesus for the first time is exhilarating, but it also brings me back to the simplicity of the gospel, which then helps me focus the rest of my ministry on the gospel instead of getting off-track. Sharing with East Asian students this summer was one of the most life-giving things I have ever done, and I am excited to see how the Lord will use that in my life and in the lives of others this year.
I am praying that the Lord will use me as I disciple women at Mizzou and Stephens. I’ve learned a lot from mistakes I made last year in discipleship, from trying to be a counselor to being too focused on a “curriculum.” I’m learning to model discipleship after the way Jesus discipled people; He took them to the Word and He modeled ministry for them. The key was spiritual multiplication. I get so caught up in the “bigness” of what we’re doing, that I forget that it’s actually really simple. I am praying that this year, as I learn how to keep ministry simple, that I can model that for the women I disciple and teach them how to multiply that in their own lives.

-Laurie

I am praying God will us me as His servant by...allowing me to connect with students in a way that will be beneficial to their growth as well as mine. I really desire for the Lord to open the door to Marching Mizzou. He has provided several opportunities with students involved in the band, and I pray that he continues to open doors to provide more opportunity. I am asking for the Lord to give the students He does bring into my life a fire to reach out to their fellow band members and really start a movement. - Danny

I am praying that God will use me as His servant in a lot of ways. I long to be a more capable staff women. I know that this will occur through continuing on in New Staff Training and becoming more familiar with Crusade resources. I am praying that He will help me to be a disciple who equips her disciples to be sent as Jesus desires. I am praying as well to truly understand how to launch a successful movement. I’m learning more and more each week, through asking questions and just winging it and trying things. I am so excited for what He is doing within the College of Education and how He has equipped Abby and given her a heart for her peers. I would love for it to be efficiently launched and self-sustaining. He’s given me so much grace and is providing me with those who are further along in the journey to guide me along. I need such grace to be patient.

Shtuff

I am praying that God will use me as His servant by growing me in my leadership abilities. I really feel like I have no idea how to train a student, and take them where they need to go to have an effective ministry. I would like to be able to prioritize my time, and carve out prep for discipleship, and make a plan for where I want to take people. I want to pray for students and particular areas of growth. I’d like to see them start movements, etc. -Eric

I am praying that I see the

Changing the lives of anyone I brush shoulders with. Whether big or small, I will be fully committed to allowing the gospel of reconciliation flow from every part of my being. I will sacrifice my will for His, and submit to His sovereignty. Practically I don’t know how this plays out, but I know God is on the move and He will ultimately be the one orchestrating and bringing about His perfect plan in not only my life, but the lives of others. -- David

Servant

I am praying that God will use me as His servant by...

• loving students with unconditional love (even the VDPs...which can only be loved with strength given by God)

• challenging students to grow in their faith and in sharing their faith (stepping out of my boundaries of comfort in order to encourage them to do the same)

• loving the community (Mercy Ministries with Karis)

• showing me how my spiritual gifts will benefit the Body and growing me in the areas where I'm not gifted

I want God to show me how to be more like Jesus (Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus--Phil. 2:5-11) so that I can grow in my knowledge of God the Father and open up my life for the Holy Spirit to guide me and use me as His vessel. I want God to show me how to have patience and motivation in my life. I so often will resort to laziness or doing what I want to do instead of fulfilling what I know to be my responsibilities because I'm scared to start work on a large pile of "need to do" things when I don't feel I can finish it in the time I have open at the moment. I pray that God would remove this fear of failing so I can move towards stewardship of my time and energy that will glorify Him.

-->Emily Doll

I am praying that God will use me as His servant by….

…allowing me to communicate His care for His people throughout history. Recently, I’ve been reading a book by Vaugh Roberts called God’s Big Picture. In the book, the author shares the purpose of the tabernacle as described in the Old Testament. The tabernacle was to represent God’s presence with His people and serve as a place for His people to get themselves right with God. He went on to describe some of the elements that were within the tabernacle, like the show bread and the lamp stand and the altar of incense. I have read about these things in Scripture before this, but never really understood exactly what purpose they served. The author talks about how the show bread was to remind the people of Israel that God provides for His people. The lamp stand was to represent God’s constant watch and protection over His people. The altar of incense was to remind God’s people of His nearness. After reading this, I was overcome by how good our God is. I responded with thanksgiving to Him for his constant provision for us, for his constant watchfulness and protection, and for His continued nearness even when I don’t feel like He is near. Moreso, I see how Jesus is the ultimate fulfillment of the truths that were foreshadowed in the tabernacle. Through Him we find redemption, forgiveness of sins. Through Him, we experience God’s provision of grace and love. Though Jesus we are grafted into God’s family and no one can take us away from Him. He has placed His Spirit within us so we are able to experience God in a way that goes beyond the tabernacle experience. My prayer is that God would continue to remind me of these truths throughout my week in such a way that I would be able to point students to them; to remind them of God’s provision, protection, and nearness through Jesus. And that by learning about these truths, they would want to enter into a relationship with Him. -- Alan

Dear Lord,

I am praying that God will use me as his servant by.....
Opening doors for me to make a difference in the lives of students in the College of Education and the Athletic department through Fellowship of Christian Athletes. I feel like these are the two areas that the Lord has given me to focus on this semester and they are areas that I have spent a lot of time and gained experience in. When I look back at the things the Lord has done in my life, its great to see that He has led me to a point where I have a chance to serve him in these areas I have a passion for. Who knows, maybe the only reason that I got a degree from the College of Education is so that I could come back and help bring the gospel to this place that I am familiar with.
I’m praying that the Lord will continue to use me as his servant in the lives of those people who are on my support team. I pray that the letters I send and the calls I make will open the eyes to certain people in my life that God is alive and moving in the world around them. I pray that they would realize that by being on my team that the Lord wishes to use them as well and that there are plenty of opportunities to serve the Lord all around them.
I’m also praying that the Lord will use my interests and abilities to serve Him in our upcoming outreaches (Lee Strobel and Fall Retreat) in a unique way. Building a giant “if” sign, planning outdoor activities, and planning bonfires. Things I love to do in the context of ministry!

Dustin Shryock

Up And Running

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The blog is up and running.

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Thanks!
Chris