I hope you have had the privilege to partipcate in corporate worship today. It is a beautiful day outside and I hope it was just as good inside for your worship time together. The Psalmist writes, "Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him wiith joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are his; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture."
As you walk through the reminder of this weekend, take time to worship our God, our Creator, our Maker and our Provider. He is an Amazing God! Enjoy His beauty today. One of the songs we sang this morning is entitled Beautiful Jesus, I have part of the lyrics below. May it serve as a reminder of the greatest gift given to us.... Our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Beautiful Jesus - Kristian Stanfill" Lyrics
"Your love, oh God, displayed for us
As crimson covered over sinless hands
Your majesty for all to see
In raging storms and quiet cloudless days
Beautiful Jesus, Beautiful Savior
Nothing is greater, Briliant Creator
Friend of mine
You're powerful, above this world
The universe is under your command
Your glory shines, a holy light
That leads our hearts to praise
Your holy name is on our lips"
I hope you know Him today.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
A Healthy Perspective
Good Morning.
I have asked our summer intern, Matt Simmonds to pen some thoughts on what he is learning. I trust it is an encouragement to you as well. Grateful for Jesus.
....
Two weekends ago I received my undergraduate degree for my school work over the past four years. When I entered college I had little to no idea of what I wanted to study or where I would like to work in the future. As each year passed I took steps towards becoming who I am today, gaining confidence and knowledge along the way. While I was at school I worked towards certain goals, received respect from my peers, earned responsibility, and gained leadership opportunities.
Now that I have moved back home, in search for a career, I find myself in a similar position that I was in my freshman year of college; often uncertain what the next year or month will hold. I find myself back at block one, having to start over again and establish myself in a different way than ever before. My identity as a student is no longer, and I feel as though I am like a rookie draft pick, expected to become a play maker in a league of crafty, veteran all-stars. The message that I have focused upon is that my responsibility is to simply serve each and every day.
In 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Paul writes, “I planted the seed, Apollo’s watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” This passage is a reminder, that my responsibility as a Christian does not change and it never will. I am simply a servant, no more or less than Paul, who can do nothing of eternal worth without the Lord. Rookie or veteran, to bear fruit we must all remain in the vine, our savior Jesus Christ (John 15:4).
So as I worry about adopting a new lifestyle apart from school, and attaining the level of respect, responsibility, and status that I selfishly desire, I am humbly reminded that without God all my efforts are meaningless. I am reminded that I should focus on things from above, and that I must be a humble servant. I must look and respond to Jesus, the perfect example of a servant leader. And maybe I should start by looking for some feet to wash.
I have asked our summer intern, Matt Simmonds to pen some thoughts on what he is learning. I trust it is an encouragement to you as well. Grateful for Jesus.
....
Two weekends ago I received my undergraduate degree for my school work over the past four years. When I entered college I had little to no idea of what I wanted to study or where I would like to work in the future. As each year passed I took steps towards becoming who I am today, gaining confidence and knowledge along the way. While I was at school I worked towards certain goals, received respect from my peers, earned responsibility, and gained leadership opportunities.
Now that I have moved back home, in search for a career, I find myself in a similar position that I was in my freshman year of college; often uncertain what the next year or month will hold. I find myself back at block one, having to start over again and establish myself in a different way than ever before. My identity as a student is no longer, and I feel as though I am like a rookie draft pick, expected to become a play maker in a league of crafty, veteran all-stars. The message that I have focused upon is that my responsibility is to simply serve each and every day.
In 1 Corinthians 3:6-7, Paul writes, “I planted the seed, Apollo’s watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” This passage is a reminder, that my responsibility as a Christian does not change and it never will. I am simply a servant, no more or less than Paul, who can do nothing of eternal worth without the Lord. Rookie or veteran, to bear fruit we must all remain in the vine, our savior Jesus Christ (John 15:4).
So as I worry about adopting a new lifestyle apart from school, and attaining the level of respect, responsibility, and status that I selfishly desire, I am humbly reminded that without God all my efforts are meaningless. I am reminded that I should focus on things from above, and that I must be a humble servant. I must look and respond to Jesus, the perfect example of a servant leader. And maybe I should start by looking for some feet to wash.
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