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Fishing Fanatic
Alton Jones from Waco, Texas won the
Bassmaster Classic Championship in
2008. At the end of the day, the angler
weighed in with a total sh weight of 49
pounds, 7 ounces. Later that day, Jones
picked up his check for $500,000 for
winning the tournament. He was crowned
the greatest shermen in 2008.
Pretty exciting! Yet, there are more
important things to catch than sh.
Read Matthew 4:18-22. What did
Jesus ask these men?
How hard would it be for
you to leave everything and
follow Jesus?
Simon came from a very
interesting home life. Hewas the son of a sherman.
His name, Simon, means
unstable and untrustworthy.
He had to live with the
humiliation of his name and his
family for many years. Simon was a
professional sherman on the Sea of
Galilee. However, when Jesus called him
to sh for men, he dropped his nets and
followed Jesus.
Do you know Jesus has a perfect plan for
your life?
It doesn’t matter what kind of background or family life
you come from, Jesus has the power to do great things in
your life. God is waiting to do something amazing in your
life if you will allow Him.
Trust Him with your life and your future today.
Purpose
My PrayerDear God, please give me thestrength to witness to others.
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Blind Faith
Ginny Owens has been blind sinceshe was two years old. Despite
her lack of sight, Ginny has become
a leading Christian singer in her
generation. She has been nominated
for eight Dove awards and every tour
date in 2008 was completely booked. It
is through her testimony that thousands of
blind people continue to strive to reach their
full potential for Christ.
Have you ever met anyone who was blind?
Read Acts 9:1-9. What do you think Saul was
thinking when he was blinded by the light?
Saul was educated and trained to be a Pharisee. His job
was to ensure that everyone kept the Law. Saul hated
Christians and had been given orders to kill as many as he
could nd. Because of his background, Saul thought he
was doing what he was created to do. God had other plansfor him.
Does what your family think of you determine what
you will become in life? Why? How?
God took Saul out of his misguided background and
used him in a powerful way for the kingdom of God. His
name would later be changed to Paul and he would be
considered one of the greatest Christian men who
ever lived.
If you are willing to be used, God will do something very
special and very powerful in your life. Make sure your
heart is ready for Him to speak to you.
My PrayerLord, take control of my lifeand lead me in the directionYou would have me go.
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Born to Matter
Just before her pregnancy, Pam Tebow fell into a coma
caused by drinking contaminated water. Pam and
Bob Tebow were Christian missionaries in Manila,Philippines at the time and did not have any idea
that she was expecting a baby. When the doctors
discovered that she was pregnant, they told the
parents the baby had already been affected by
the contaminated water and there was no way
he would ever survive.
When have you witnessed one of
God’s miracles?
Pam refused
to believe that
her baby would
die. She and her
husband began to pray
for the baby every day. On August
14, 1987, a beautiful but skinny baby boy
was born to the Tebow’s. They named him “Timmy.”
Twenty years later Tim Tebow won the Heisman
Trophy and would lead the Florida Gators to an SEC
and National Football Championship. A living exampleof God at work around us.
Read Luke 1:11-14. Why would John be a blessing?
Why did John matter?
In what way are you a blessing to your parents
and others?
Zechariah was happy that God was going to bless himwith a son. However, he couldn’t imagine all the ways
God was going to use John. John the Baptist had been
created by God for a specic purpose.
It is important to understand that you were created by
God for a specic purpose. God created you to do some-
thing very special for Him. Pray that God will give you a
clear direction in your life.
My Prayer Father, please
help me to seek Your will for my life.