4th Quarter

A man at our church has started a mission of sorts; it's a mission for those of us who have entered the 4th quarter of our lives and it's one that everyone can participate in. Basically, it's a ministry to encourage older adults to "finish strong for Jesus." As we age we may feel that we can't do as much as we used to do or that no one will want our help or that it's time for the younger people to take over. Those are all just excuses. Whether you're working or retired, in good physical (and/or mental) shape or not, financially set or struggling there is something that you can do to leave behind a legacy of your faith.
     God has bestowed on you at least one spiritual gift and it's your responsibility to figure out what that gift is and how you can use it (or you can simply pray for God to reveal all of that to you; that's what I did). It's possible that your spiritual gift is slightly different than it used to be, but it is the gift you need in order to do God's will.
Some suggestions:
- become a prayer warrior
- donate money, time, or materials to a Christian organization/charity
- disciple someone who's new to the faith
- share the gospel
- encourage and inspire others
- visit someone who's ill or grieving

     He started a 4th Quarter group at our church and I believe everyone has gotten involved in at least one way. The founder is James Dickey and it's his hope (and our entire group's hope) that this ministry spread to other churches. He even wrote a book explaining the different strategies one can use to apply their gifts and talents, to share their faith, plant seeds, and fill the Kingdom with saints.

     The book is available on Amazon if you would like to check it out.* If you're interested in learning more about the ministry, visit his website at 4thq.org.

*As always, I do not receive any commission from anything I recommend. It's just my desire to share quality books that will help spread the gospel. After all, I too would like to "finish my race with joy," and I do that by submitting to God's will for my life.

But none of these things move me; 

nor do I count my life dear to myself, 

so that I may finish my race with joy, 

and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, 

to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Acts 20:24 NKJV

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Please join me this week in praying for our missionaries. Pray for their safety and pray that they may bring others to Christ.

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