and make you famous,
and you will be a blessing to others.
THE VINEYARD INITIATIVE
The B.L.E.S.S. Tool
Inspired by Pastor Dave Ferguson,
the B.L.E.S.S. Tool was built
on the understanding that
God’s strategy for saving people
has always been a strategy
of blessing people.
B :: Begin With Prayer
Praying for others
is one of the easiest
and most powerful ways
to bless the people
God places in our lives.
Bless someone today
by praying for them.
L :: Listen
Consider a physician
with a stethoscope;
listening always precedes healing.
The lost art of listening to others
is a profound blessing.
Bless someone today
by listening to them.
communicates interest and value.
Eating with others
is a great way to learn
and how they’re doing.
by eating with them.
S :: Serve
As we live life with others,
we will observe their needs.
Whenever we discover
where we people need help,
we should be quick to offer it.
Bless someone today
by serving them.
listened to, eaten with,
and served others,
we have earned the right
to share our story.
by sharing Jesus with them.
FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Vineyard Initiative Homepage
The Vineyard Initiative: Opening Sermon
The Vineyard Initiative: Receive Sermon
The Vineyard Initiative: Protect Sermon
Practicing The Way: Community
Practicing The Way: Generosity
SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES
Receive, Protect, Clear, Plant, Build, Carve, Wait
John 13:34
1 Corinthians 13:3-7
Romans 13:8
Mark 10:45
Luke 22:27
Matthew 10:12-13
IMAGE DETAILS
Leaders Bless
The Vineyard Initiative
Szabo Sketch
Winter 2018
Artist: Andy Szabo
