Have you ever been in that moment where you learn of someone else's idea and thought to yourself, "Why didn't I think of that?" Well, I was sitting in church this past Sunday, enjoying the service, when pastor started talking about this revolutionary idea. An idea so simple, yet so profound. The 60/60 Revolution. An idea conceived by a pastor at a church in Texas. The idea is to allow God to penetrate the busyness, stress, even privacy of our everyday lives, everyday - every hour. To spend a few moments in prayer at the top of each hour every single day. The concept is based on John 15:4-5. "Remain in me and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself, it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine and you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him he will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing."
Those that have completed the challenge had reported that their lives will never be the same. God has a way of blessing our efforts to grow close to Him. Can I encourage you to take this challenge with me? Here's what you need. A few moments every hour and a way to remind yourself. It's that simple. Everything else will fall into place.
Here is the challenge:
For the next 60 days, try to stay in a continuous, honest conversation with God, willing to do His will, moment by moment. Set a watch or alarm clock to beep every 60 minutes and put up sticky notes and reminders around your home, car and office as a reminder to stay connected. Try to turn your thoughts back to God all throughout the day, as often as you can. This simple conscious contact with God isn't easy, but if you do, you'll start to see everything else begin to fall into place over time. Even if you're not yet convinced, this does work. Try it. Every 60 minutes, stop and recall "God is with me right now" And let that propel you to ask God "Show me your Will this next moment. I want to be willing to do your Will as an act of love toward you."
If you are planning on taking this challenge, would you please let me know? Simply drop me a line at joeb@newlifemedia.org - Thanks!
I can't take any credit for this incredible idea- I am merely jumping on a revolutionary thought process encouraged by the leadership of my church. I'm extremely grateful for the pastoral staff at my church and I appreciate the way they are continually challenging me to grow!
