Challenge yourself over the next 5 weeks to cultivate the 5 habits of highly missional people that Michael Frost lays out in his book Surprise The World (which you can buy here). His first habit is to Bless Others. What does it mean to bless someone? Frost defines it as “anything that relieves their burden in life. Anything that helps them breathe more easily. Anything that lifts their spirit or alleviates their distress. It can be a small thing or large.” Make a goal of blessing 2 people in the week ahead – at least one who is not a member of the church! Speak a kind word, meet a known need, surprise someone with thoughtfulness. And, remember, Jesus said " Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:29) Blessing others is an invitation to live freely and lightly in the way of Christ. Have fun with it!

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