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24/7 in Indianapolis July 21-27

I pray this message will reach you well.

BREAKING DOWN THE DIVISION WALLS
In the past 8+ years, the Lord had guided me to meet numerous people from all walks of life. Through the annual FHL Week in Indianapolis, I had the privilege to interact with many leaders for the “Mission Trip in Your Own Backyard” also known as FHL Week in Indiana. Because of our deadline (every last full week of July), everyone who committed to participate, works hard to bring the community together through projects & services and, prayer & worship. We have seen dozens of churches come together, many businesses come to serve and to provide resources, both the local and the state government proclaim FHL Week, educational institutions and local neighborhoods are mobilized to serve people unconditionally and to spread the love of God in our communities.
Throughout the years, the projects and services accomplished were worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Most specially, many people accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Relationships began and has deepened in central Indiana. With the grace of God, division walls are being broken down.
FHL Week projects/services focus was very beneficial for those who receive services and for those who serve. We have seen outreaches and ministries birthed through the unity during the missions week. There are groups of churches in Greenwood, IN and also in Noblesville, IN working together on a regular basis. It is to the glory of God. Truly, our journey together is better than what is being accomplished. A legacy of transformation is evident and alive.
The Lord is leading us to deeper relationship with Him and with each other. We all know that without prayer and worship, we will not be able to attain deeper knowledge of God and of our role in the expansion of His Kingdom. Each of us has a part to play in this mandate.
CONVERGENCE
The passion I have to see unity in the Body of Christ and to continuously pursue Him in the expansion of His Kingdom here on earth, and after fervent prayers, I would like to invite you to consider coming together for the 24/7 Prayer/Worship during FHL Week 2013, July 21 3pm to July 27 3pm. We will still do the projects/services simultaneously.
You can help bring God’s presence through the unity of the believers by praying for us and/or joining us during the 24/7. We will divide the 168 hours by 12-hr segments. Each segment will be facilitated by 14 Coordinating Teams from different churches, ministries, localities, nationalities, etc. This model will bring more of the unity in the Body of Christ  since many groups are invited to work together instead of one church/organization coordinating all the scheduling and preparations. Many rivers of Living Water John 7:38, “as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them,” will converge together for a powerful week of prayers, worship and works of service.
Through my years of experience working with the different FHL Week Area Coordinators and Christian leaders in central Indiana, this model brings unity, accountability and deeper relationships with God and with others.
GOD’S GLORY THROUGH UNITY
We will start speaking with potential Coordinator Teams next Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Please let me know if you are interested in being a part of this monumental vision. You may reply to this Blog or call us at 317-578-3370. I will keep you posted through my Blogs. Thank you for your prayers.
Thank you in advance for praying with us for the sake of the the Body of Christ in Indianapolis Eph 4:11-13,  ”So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unityin the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
I will send you more information as we continue to move in step with the Spirit. For the meantime, please pray for this vision and feel free to forward this message to those whom you think have the same vision of bringing unity in the Body of Christ through unabashed 24/7 Prayer/Worship. I am asking you on behalf of the Church in Indianapolis.
And Jesus prayed for the unity of all believers – John 17:20-21 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.”
God bless you,
Merlin Gonzales
Indianapolis, IN USA
Merlin Gonzales24/7 in Indianapolis July 21-27
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Do you long for the Kingdom to manifest in your life?

Living in God's Dominion here on earth

Living in God’s Dominion here on earth

In the eyes of a child, that is a silly question – for a Christian. Our natural answer would be, “If we have Christ in us, the Kingdom will manifest through us.” John 20:21, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.“? So, does your life reflect the character of Jesus?

I ask these questions of myself. My answer is “far from it.” I do not live a perfect life like Jesus. Jesus did not sin; I sin everyday. I strive to be like Jesus but my human frailty shows my weakness. However, in 2 Cor. 12:9, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Is it safe to say then that when Christ’s power rest on you, the Kingdom will manifest in your life?

I’d say yes. It’s out of our personal relationship with God that makes the difference – “For the Kingdom of God is within us”. As I mentioned before, “the reality of the Kingdom begins within us.” The more intimate we are with Jesus, the more we will experience the manifestation of the Kingdom in our lives.

So, do you long for the Kingdom to manifest in your life? Then, how’s your relationship with the Lord? Are your actions motivated by performance or are they fruits of your relationship with God?

All these seem self-contradictory, they seem absurd but in reality, they express possible truth… paradox in the Kingdom.

I know this message is a little different from the ones I sent you before but an interesting notion to dwell once in a while.

Any comment, suggestion, question, encouragement…

Merlin GonzalesDo you long for the Kingdom to manifest in your life?
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Proclaim Freedom for the prisoners

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Merlin GonzalesProclaim Freedom for the prisoners
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A Study on God’s Dominion: Session 2

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Week Two: Signs of the Kingdom

 

Read The Kingdom in our Midst (KIOM) Part 2 and answer all questions on pgs. 99-103

 

Study Is. 35:5-6

And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind

and unplug the ears of the deaf.
The lame will leap like a deer,
and those who cannot speak will sing for joy!
Springs will gush forth in the wilderness,
and streams will water the wasteland.

~ Isaiah 35:5-6 (NLT)

 

Based on the verses above, what are the signs of the Kingdom that Jesus will bring to the earth?

 

‎”Our future is affected by our response and action today.”

 

Someone once said,  “I don’t regret the things I’ve done so much as I regret the things I didn’t do when I had the chance.” Have you found yourself saying, “I wish I would have, should have and could have”? What can you do now to live the life you meant to live?

 

Jesus taught the Kingdom of God through His ___________and ___________. Pg. 66

 

Jesus came not only to give us freedom from the ________________ but also to be “Christ-Like” in the world. Pg. 70

What is the main focus of FHL Week? Pg. 74

 

Jesus had more conflicts with the  ­­­­­______________ than the _____________ and  the ___________. Pg. 76 Why?

 

Based on Matthew 23:23, what are the things that the teachers of the law and the Pharisees neglected?

Why were the sinners attracted to Jesus? Pg. 79

Merlin GonzalesA Study on God’s Dominion: Session 2
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Where impact is made

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Merlin GonzalesWhere impact is made
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