Hope you were able to see Jesus' love in something thus far in the week; I assure you, you are being pursued!!
Something to Think About
- The last supper, there must have been some tension as this supper was very different than the others... but they still sang a hymn.
- Noah building the boat... continued to honor God.
- Job never cursed God; he praised Him.
- "It is well with my soul" was written through great tragedy!
- Maybe that's why Psalms is the longest book in the Bible... most diverse book, dealing with God and His creation, war, worship, wisdom, sin and evil, judgment, justice, and the coming of the Messiah.
- and 1 Thessalonians 5:18... 'In all things give thanks..."
- In one of Rick Warren's books he writes ways praise can be effective:
1. accurate... To be to the God in the Bible; who HE is, not who we want him to be
2. authentic, true worship
3. thoughtful, not just words
4. practical
- Rick Warren said (quote) "If you want help learning how to praise God, read through the Book of the Psalms."
- Those that do the will of God... they love God, and they love others!!
The Message ~ Father Gary MacPherson
- "Do you hear any voices?"
- Mark 6:7-13
- When you are given Drs advice we take their words with authority. Pastor Caroline has an authority over us.
- Jesus has expectations of us... to love, continue His mission, and do not be discouraged.
- Reminder: WE ARE ALL ON A JOURNEY!! We have not reached our destination yet.
- Some reactions to Jesus' words:
- only meant for Pastors
- only meant for ones willing to give up everything
- only meant for disciples years ago
- Jesus says:
- go in pairs. This shows the importance given to 'community' among other believers (support)
- don't be worried of wants and needs
- we are called/invited to spread the Good News... not OUR news; His news!
- turn our lives over to Christ; to turn our lives around.
- bring forgiveness, healing, mercy to all
- We have what the world needs... we just need to be convinced of THIS!
I've attached a powerful song by Casting Crowns "Praise You in this Storm'. There's been much sorrow in just our congregation along, and life is well... LIFE! I know the "Letter from God' in the bulletin asks to give 30 seconds, but give a prayerful 4:58min listen to this song.
Cheers
Heather
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5bLvVjJ4MA
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