Christmas in Uganda - by Alex Tracey (kindle version only; to purchase a hard copy shipped from the UK, go here; audio version on youtube can be found here)
I'm so super excited about the new Rise Up Bible Study my friend, Terina Dutton, wrote! I first met Terina while adopting our daughter, Mercy, in 2016. She and her husband ran the guest house that we stayed at while in Uganda. Terina's family has been so mission minded and are amazing at living life intentionally for God.
Here's what Terina says about her Bible Study...
5 years ago, while living in Uganda, I sat on the back of a boda (motorcycle) airing some grievances to God. He responded with a statement that ultimately launched this study & movement. I had asked God about a certain financial situation we were walking through when He stated to me,
“When you work for my kingdom you are not concerned with your portion. You can not carry forth a MOVEMENT you haven’t fully lived out!
Initially, I didn’t grasp the movement part, but I received understanding last summer while in the store. I was distressed by what I was witnessing in our nation: the rioting, violence, the cries for injustice, as well as different movements rising up that seemed to bring even more division, hatred, and violence. Knowing the fruit of The Holy Spirit (which is evidence of His hands in something) and that much of what was happening was the opposite, I knew these movements weren’t born of His Spirit. Not only did they lack His love and unity, they lacked biblical solutions.
I prayed, “God, what do we do?”
He responded so clearly and definitively…
“YOU ARE THE MOVEMENT!!!”
We are the movement! We carry His Spirit, solutions, wisdom, peace, and LOVE. No movement exists on earth that is going to transform lives, families, and communities if it’s not born of the Spirit of God and not rooted in love for ALL people, even those with whom we disagree.
The world is crying out for answers. It is time for us to provide them.
It is time for us to RISE UP and to make a difference...for such a time as this.
I believe many of you have had an unsettling stirring in your spirit you cannot shake though you try.
While the world may be in turmoil, instead of feeling paralyzed, God is extending an invitation for us to respond in a more impactful way.
THIS IS WHY I AM LAUNCHING THIS STUDY AT THIS TIME…
Though it’s been in process for about 13 years, God held it until now.
In my finite mind, it makes sense, we need a move of God more than ever!
Can’t catch the lives?
Every week will be recorded so you can do it at your own pace as well!
Once you sign up you will receive weekly PDF’s to go along with the video.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED IN THIS STUDY...
• Loving Your Neighbor AS Yourself…It Will Change Everything
• What Chains & Entanglements Hold You Back From Living a More Generous, Sacrificial, Laid Down Life
• God's Intention For How You Steward Your Time, Talents, and Resources…For Building His kingdom, Not Your Own
• How God Is Moving In The darkest Places On Earth, Using Those Who Will Say YES To Bring His Solutions
• The Difference Between Social & Biblical Justice…So You Can Discern Your Role & What Justice Movement Is His
• Your Role In This Season…For Such A Time As This
IT’S TIME TO...
~Confront the status quo of our hearts that has rendered us ineffective
~Strip off the things that are entangling us so we can run the race we were created for
~Die to self and live to serve others
~Break off the lies that have kept us in bondage and pursue His truth
~Take back what the enemy has stolen
~Die to the fear of man, and seek only the glory of our God
It’s time for freedom
MISSION STATEMENT/ CORE VALUES:
COURAGEOUS & BOLD: We do not bow to anything but God, His word, way, truth, & His purpose
COMMITTED: We do not give up give in, throw in the towel & quit when it’s hard, we resolve to stay the course, come what may
SACRIFICIAL: We, like Esther, will choose to lay down our comforts, pleasures, and security, and even risk our lives in response to the needs presented before us.
PASSIONATE: We do not give apathy, complacency, and indifference a place in our hearts or lives, but we fan into flame the gifts of God
STEWARDS: We do not waste our time, talents & resources, but choose to live with intention in how we spend these precious gifts.
