Day 15

Day 15 – Tuesday May 8th

A – Today's reading of the day is James Chapter 5 (MSG for me)
          
Focal verse today is James 5:9 "Friends, don't complain about each other.  A far greater complaint could be lodged against you, you know.  The Judge is standing just around the corner."
          
Review of the day: Verse 5 "You've looted the earth and lived it up.  But all you'll have to show for it is a fatter than usual corpse."  Verses 10-11 "Take the old prophets as your mentors.  They put up with anything, went through everything, and never once quit, all the time honoring God.  What a gift life is to those who stay the course!  You've heard, of course, of Job's staying power, and you know how God brought it all together for him at the end.  That's because God cares, cares right down to the last detail."  Verse 16 "Make this your common practice: Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed.  The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with."

B – RHEMA Strike Verse of the day: Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and delivered Himself up for me."      (Vision/Red)

C – Excerpt from "Wild at Heart" by John Eldridge:
""When I was eight", confesses Brennan Manning, "the imposter, or false self, was born as a defense against pain.  The impostor within whispered, 'Brennan, don't ever be your real self anymore because nobody likes you as you are.  Invent a new self that everybody will admire and nobody will know.'"  Notice the key phrase: "as a defense against pain," as a way of saving himself.  The impostor is our plan for salvation.  So God must take it all away."

D – Today's input:  Are you trying to do things on your own?  I don't care if it is acts of righteousness or acts of disobedience.  You don't have to do things alone.  Call upon a brother to help even when you are doing good things.  It is nice to be around a friend and you can accomplish even more.  When you are down and stumbling, call upon a brother to help lift you up.  It is true that God can bring someone along to help but maybe it's God's will that you ask.

E – Today's prayer focus:  Pray for a friend, one that you could help, but also one that could help you.

F – Encouragement and closing thoughts: You've heard the ol' statement.  "A friend in need is a friend in deed."  A friend that you reach out to could also be the friend that reaches out to you.

Additional Information

Be praying for those going on the Quest that God will work on us and through us.  Here is the list of the guys going.

First time Questors:  Ron, Bill, Ben T, Ben G, and Barry

Staff: Pastor Dale, Bobby, Josh, Chris, and possibly Sean

Here is a list of things that you will need to bring with you on the Quest.

            Bible

            Wild at Heart book

            Sleeping bag & pillow

            Pen/pencil

            Pocket knife  (Sharp and not too small.  We will need to “carve” with this.)

            Clothing  (Thursday evening through Monday evening.  Pack light but keep in mind the weather; cool mornings and evenings, warm afternoons, and possible rain.)

            Toiletries: towel, soap, shampoo, toothbrush/paste, deodorant.

            Money (*see more info below)

            Watch (for telling time).

You may find the following items useful:

            Camera

            Flashlight (with new batteries)

            Sweatshirts and/or thick flannel shirts

            Hat

            Waterproof windbreaker

            Comfortable (broke in) hiking boots

            Recreational equipment (**see more info below)

            Bug spray

            Sun screen

            Compass and/or GPS if you are so inclined.

            Feel free to bring a mitt, ball, football, or Frisbee (or like items) for use during free times.

Thursday evening (when this all kicks off) you will need to bring a packed dinner.  Dinner is not provided.  If you cannot make a 5:00 pm show time let Pastor Dale or Chris know.  Chris will be at the church most of that week 509-244-2474.

Friday dinner and Sunday breakfast we are planning on going out.  You will need money to order off of the menu.  I would plan for around $30 total for both meals.  It depends upon what you order.

**Friday is what we call “Detox-day”.  There are various activities available to include but not limited to: Golfing, napping, hiking, and reading.

If you are planning on golfing please let Chris know as soon as possible.  You will need to bring clubs and money for green fees and golf cart rental.  I don’t know the exact cost but I would expect it to be between $40 and $60.  Hiking, napping, and reading are pretty self-explanatory.  If you have any other ideas for Friday afternoon activities please let me know there may be others also interested in doing it.  Farragut State Park is nearby and does have a Frisbee golf course.

Saturday you will be spending the whole day in the woods (8am until 5:30pm).  Wear footwear that will be comfortable for doing some walking and hiking.  How near or far you decide to walk and hike will be up to you.  I would suggest you wear layers because it will be cool in the morning and then possibly again in the late afternoon.  It could also rain and it could also get very warm during the day.  I would expect all types of weather that day.  You may want to be prepared for outdoor pluming (or lack thereof).  This will be a day of fasting from meals and snacks.  We will be providing you with water and Gatorade.  If you are taking medication or have a medical condition that could be aggravated by fasting, please let me know as soon as possible.  If you want to bring any outdoor equipment such as pillows, chairs, blankets, etc feel free but also remember you will have to carry what you bring.  I would suggest a small pillow and blanket however.

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, etc.  Feel free to contact one of the staff members.

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