God’s way of reaching and restoring the world has always been through blessing.
These five missional practices make up the acronym BLESS and are a way to participate in the strategy God gave Abraham to reach the world. “And I will bless you…and you will be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2).
As we engage these practices daily, we partner with God’s Spirit to bless those who do not know him.
(Source for this series: B.L.E.S.S. – 5 Everyday Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World by Dave and Jon Ferguson)
Begin With Prayer
Pray for people in your life who are far from God.
Ask God, “How do you want to use me to bless
the people in my life?”
Listen With Care
Pay attention to people’s dreams and pain.
Listen for evidence of God’s work in their lives.
Eat Together
Share meals and life with people in your life who do not know God. Listen for evidence of God’s work in their lives.
Serve with Love
Be attentive to opportunities God provides you to care for people and attend to their needs.
Share your Story
Once you build relationship and earn trust, look for ways you can share the story of how Jesus is transforming your life and the world.
