Catalysts Week 4: Brave Moves (Steve Fenning)

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At every stage of physical and spiritual growth, we engage in activities that contribute to our development. Some activities are catalysts; significant predictors for forwards movement in our journey of life and faith. So what are the four key catalysts that move us from being ‘stuck’ in life to taking a next step? We all get stuck in a rut. Personally, spiritually. The only way out is to break with what we know and act without a guarantee - as scary as that can be. Humans are hard-wired for security, safety and survival, which makes opting for the comfort-zone the obvious choice! But when life presents us with uncertainty, adversity, or opportunity, we’ve got to embrace some risk if we want the rewards. When we aim for what we haven’t yet grasped, even when it means letting go of what we have, we open our lives up to new possibilities, greater purpose, and a story worth telling. It’s this that made the story of the earliest followers of Jesus worth telling. Jesus presented his followers with this paradox: “Whoever finds their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” Anybody who dares to risk what they have in order to prioritise what God has for them, finds themselves facing more tough choices than ever before...but along with the tough choices, they start living life on a new level. That’s what brave moves are all about. Brave moves have a greater than average impact on us and they have a greater than average impact on the world. They result in stories worth telling and legacies worth leaving. WE HELP PEOPLE FIND & FOLLOW JESUS. We know that life is tough; now more than ever. We’re sure you’ve got questions and uncertainties, but we believe Jesus can make difference, that faith can bring hope; even in these times and that the Church should be light in the darkness. We’re embracing this new all-digital landscape and can’t wait to interact with you online. We will ensure you receive a warm welcome whether you tune in every Sunday, or if church is new/unfamiliar territory for you. We love that you are able to be part of our community from the comfort of your own home. Feel free to interact through the week on social media, or stream LIVE online on Sunday morning! https://www.forgechurch.com/ / forgechurchuk / forgechurchuk / forgechurch #ForgeChurch