By Your Love, House of the Lord, Heart of Our Home, In Christ Alone, Solid Ground

What are the “dark places” in the world around you that you would want to shine a light on? Where do you see “decay” in our society that you would want to preserve from getting worse?

13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become taste less, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; 15 nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

(Colossians 4:6, Matthew 5:13, 1 Peter 3:1-2, Mark 2:15-17)

(John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 2:14-15)

Restate the verse in your own words.

• What did you like about these verses?
• What did you learn about God?
• What did you learn about People?
• What did you learn about how to be an influencer for Christ?
• What did you learn about following Jesus?

Based on this lesson on “Be an Influencer: Be Salt and Light”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.

Simple

Measurable

Appropriate

Realistic

Time-bound

“I Will _____________________________”

Who will you share these truths to this week?

Pray for family members who need to feel and see the effect of your “saltiness” and light as a follower of Christ.

Use every opportunity to connect with them and care for them through your Christlike behavior.

Share the gospel to them with your life and words.

• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.

• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.

• God’s help and comfort for the Sudanese people caught in violence and conflict.

• War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented; tension in East Asian and Middle East countries to stop.

• Continue to pray for the rest of Israeli hostages to be restored back to their families safely. Pray for Israel and the war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory.

• For the recent political and social upheaval in the US to result in spiritual awakening in the church and a great spiritual harvest.

• CCFers would honor and love God and make disciples.

• Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).

• Ministries and churches expansion worldwide.

• Worship and Training Center

• Prayer Mountain

• Deeper intimate relationship with God.

• Righteous living.

• Salvation of family and friends.

16 Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven