
Leadership Retreat | Anchor on God | Session 2 | Talk 1 of 2
The kingdom of God
The kingdom of God grows slowly at times, but it keeps growing. Like the mustard shrub, it includes all kinds of birds all kinds of people with differing ways of living the kingdom life. Whether the quiet contemplative or the expressive charismatic, or any other way of living the faith, there is room for all, all are welcome and indeed all are needed.
Each of us is called to the kingdom of God to experience the Person and Presence of God. Each of us is called to spread the kingdom of God, each in our unique way. You, with your unique personality and gifting, will reach people that others won't. Be all that God created you to be, and watch His kingdom grow and expand both in you and thru you.
Praise the Lord
Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. (from Psalm 146) Praising God should be our lifestyle because it draws His presence and strengthens us both spiritually and emotionally. Praising God is good for us; it is vital for our good. Oh, praise the Lord all you nations; Acclaim Him all you peoples. Strong is His love for us; He is faithful forever! (Psalm 117)