Today I was reading Tim Chester’s blog (http://timchester.wordpress.com/) who co-wrote an excellent book called “Total Church.” His church in trying to live out their ‘church values’ weekly came up with this helpful acronym. Here it is for your you.
Each week we respond to the identity that God gives to us in his grace by trying to B. L. E. S. S. others through what we do.
B. We bless
Each week we aspire to bless others in our Christian community and local neighbourhood in word, action or gift at least three times.
L. We listen
Each week we aspire to listen to God, looking for him to guide us through his word and Spirit. And we listen to people around us to understand their stories and the story of our culture.
E. We eat
Each week we aspire to eat or have a drink with people outside our immediate family at least three times, offering friendship and community.
S. We speak
Each week we aspire to tell people the story of Jesus and our story of Jesus, making Jesus a normal part of our conversations. And we speak to God through prayer, recognising our dependence on him in all things.
S. We sabbath
Each week we aspire to spend time in rest, praise, play, partying and creativity.
