SPF

I am part of cell group for graduate students (it includes optometry, masters in accounting, masters in Engineering, PHD), and our program consists of bible study every other week. And in the alternative week, we do SPF which is an acronym for "Sharing Prayer Fellowship". (I stole this acronym from the fellowship I attended when I was working in Ottawa). SPF consists of a time of sharing about our lives (our struggles, victories, defeats, how God is working in us) and prayer for one another. It could include worship, bible memorization, mutual encouraging through the Word. It is a free-flowing "program" where we want  to fellowship as brothers and sisters to share a God-glorifying, Christ-centered, Spirit-filled time. It benefits us because we are refreshed from the decay of every day's struggles, we can experience the love from our brotherhood and sisterhood (through encouragement, accountability, rebuke). It is not about relying on SPF to maintain a steadfast spiritual walk, but it is about pointing us back to our great God. SPF serves to bombard us more of the sweetness of Christ.

So very randomly, I created these illustrations for the weekly email. It was only intended for the grad cell people, but I guess it can provide some good laughs so why not put it here. Please keep in mind this is for illustration purpose only.

Why is SPF so good?

From an Engineering viewpoint:



where x = your normal self
         e = encouraged self
         y = soldier ready to do the will of God
         D = daily life
         s = struggles (sin, stress, suffering)
        SPF = fellowship of brotherhood/sisterhood that will pray/encourage/challenge you to fix your eyes on Christ


From a scientific viewpoint:

There are different types of cones on your eyes, that capture a wavelength for the color: red, green, and blue. So in our struggles, we might only see things from the 'red' perspective, but God can use our brother or sister to remind us of the big picture (in all colors) that God's will is the best for you, that His promises are good, that you are loved by Him.

From an accounting viewpoint:

SPF is one of your powerful assets that will help in your walk with Christ.

Assets			Liabilities
Current Assets			Current liabilities
Pastor's preaching	xxxx		Present struggle	xx
SPF (brothers and sisters!)	xxxx		Stress	x/2
desiringgod.org	xx	xxxxx	Laziness	x
Long-term Investments			Fear, lack of boldness	x
Daily date with God	xxxxxx		Potato chips	x/1000	xx
Bible memorization	xxxxx		Long-term liabilities
Sharing about Christ	xxxxx	xxxxxx	Sinful nature in me	xxx
Property and Equipment			Thorn on the flesh	xx
Bible	xxxxx	xxxxx	Cross to carry	xxx	xxx
Intangible Assets
Christ's example	over9000
Holy Spirit indwelling in you	over9000	over9000
Total Assets		***	Total liabilities		xxx
*** Error: out of bounds, no number can contain the grace and power of God (Ephesians 2:7, Ephesians 1:19)