The name of this new church was inspired by John 7:38, "Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." NIV I love water! From streams, creeks and rivers to lakes, swimming pools and the ocean there's just something about water that makes me smile. Maybe it's the thousands of hours I spent in the swimming pool training as a competitive swimmer.
Jesus' words here about a stream have always been a great word picture for me to describe the Christian life. A stream has a source, is flowing somewhere and brings life to things around it while it's on the journey. A stream flows effortlessly and has the power over time to smooth over rough rocks. It's makes it's own music and can sooth a troubled soul. I long for my life of following Jesus to have it's source in the Holy Spirit. I long for it to be alive, flowing with purpose and bringing life to those around me. I pray for the power to love my enemies and be the music of real life that can soothe a hurting world.
I imagine a church body living their lives this way. As Jesus' followers flow together in one living stream, they will have a kingdom impact on their community and neighborhoods. They will bring life, comfort and light to people who need a drink and one life at a time, one family at a time they'll reach the world. So Living Streams Community Church was birthed in my heart. The Lord has begun to recruit swimmers for this adventure of a lifetime. I can't wait to see what the stream will look and sound like. Blessings!
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