June 21st, 2024

Happy Friday:) I believe that we are going from a launch phase to a growth phase here at The CL Thomas Fellowship. From the podcast, small groups, and even the stage. Big things are ahead for us and you because God always provides. Enjoy!

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1 big thing: You Are a Provider

A Special Father's Day. I shared at my local church on Father's Day the message "You are a Provider."

• Why it matters: We all have a story. The message I enjoy sharing is around lessons I learned from my father, Pop. The namesake of The CL Thomas Fellowship. I volunteered to share and the church said yes:)
• Feeling the support. I invited men of the fellowship, family, and friends to church and it was a beautiful moment. Receiving provision sometimes only requires an ask.
• Provider next step: Is there a message God has trusted you to share? If so, share it:)

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2. 🎙️ Podcast with Vivien

Meet Vivien Needham! Vivien and I go to church together and I was thrilled to have her on the podcast. She shares from the heart. It is a hard and powerful episode. If you have not listened I would encourage you to take time to hear her provider story.

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3. 📈 A 2x2 Matrix That Provides

Provider = Bless + Protect. During my sermon, I shared the image above. A reminder to always be growing in our blessing and protecting skills to become the provider we are capable of.

From Default to Intentional. Some days I spend time in all four quadrants of the Bless & Protect 2x2 matrix. The goal is to simply move from a default state of passiveness to an intentional provider.

A verse to help. The Bible provides a blessing prayer that God gave Moses to share with the first priests. It invokes blessing and protection so beautifully:

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Thank you for the opportunity to serve you through this newsletter. Especially when I am a couple of days late from my stated goal of a weekly Wednesday newsletter!

I want to grow in my servant leadership for my family, work, and life. It's fun to do this in community. Always feel free to respond with feedback and updates on your own provider journey.

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Bless & Protect,

Justin Thomas

p.s.

Want to become a "Friend to the Fellowship" by donating to our non-profit? You can! Just donate to the non-profit here and we will put the money towards launching groups and building out our free resources. Thanks!