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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: 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