#8 Justin Seibert – The Power of the Holy Spirit

Justin Seibert is the Owner of Sign Bros in Athens, GA. He and his wife Allison live in Jefferson GA with their three boys. He is a faithful follower of Jesus Christ actively pursuing living a life on Mission. Justin offers great insight into being filled with Holy Spirit and how He can impact every area of our lives.Key Takeaways – Justin’s faith journey evolved from a slow, steady climb to a transformative experience with the Holy Spirit in January 2023 – He emphasizes the importance of submission to Jesus and actively inviting the Holy Spirit’s presence daily – Justin reframed his identity from “entrepreneur who loves Jesus” to “missionary who happens to own a sign business” – He advocates for believers to mature in their faith by embracing the power of the Holy SpiritTopicsJustin’s Faith Journey – Raised in a morally upright home, baptized at 15, but lacked a deep understanding of the gospel – Experienced a slow, steady faith climb until a transformative moment in January 2023 – Wife’s challenge to be a spiritual leader sparked initial serious commitment to faith – Involvement with Cafe 1040 (missions organization) since 2020 refined his prayer life and leadershipTransformative Spiritual Experience – Occurred during a Cafe 1040 conference in Malta, January 2023 – Prompted by a conversation about the Holy Spirit and baptism of the Spirit – Culminated in a powerful physical and emotional experience on his couch at home – Resulted in a renewed hunger for God and a significant shift in perspective on faithDaily Faith Practices – Starts each day asking God to fill him with the Holy Spirit – Focuses on dependence on the Holy Spirit rather than personal efforts – Prays for God’s perspective: “Help me to see like you see, care about what you care about” – Emphasizes submission to Jesus and inviting the Holy Spirit into all aspects of lifeCafe 1040 Mission – Exists to see the Great Commission fulfilled, reaching billions who’ve never heard of Jesus – Provides 3-month programs for young adults (18-30) to experience mission work in closed countries – Offers practical training on living and sharing faith in challenging contexts – Website: http://www.cafe1040.com for more information and involvementMentorship and Resources – Sue Baumgarten: Helped Justin understand the supernatural aspects of faith – Stuart Jeff: Co-leads men’s group, discusses deep faith topics – Recommended book: “Soul Care” by Rob Rimer – Podcast recommendation: Jamie Winship’s teachings on identity and communicating with the Holy SpiritSharing Faith and Parenting – Justin’s transformative experience gave him a compelling story to share – Focuses on helping believers mature in their faith, emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit – Intentional about disciplining his children through nightly bedtime routines, prayer, and Bible reading – Implements structured discipleship years with each child, combining spiritual, educational, and physical growth – Recommendation to practice asking the Holy Spirit two key questions in daily situations: 1. “What do you want me to know about this situation right now?” 2. “What do you want me to do right now?” – Encouragement for believers to invite the Holy Spirit into their lives for transformative faith experiences – Suggestion to reframe personal identity in terms of mission rather than profession

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