“It is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.”
1 Peter 2:15-16
November 9, 2007
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” ‘Come now, let us reason together,’ says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.’ “
Isaiah 1:18
Just a Thought
November 7, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I was reading my daily devotional from “Encouragement for Today” and was struck by this thought:
Be real in your time with God. Pour out your heart and talk to Him as you would a trusted friend. You can be reverent without being formal.
So when you spend your time with God today…Don’t use all those frilly words…jsut say what you mean and mean what you say.
October 31, 2007
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“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
Matthew 5:8
(NIV)
October 30, 2007
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“It is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
Adult Missions Group
October 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
God has recently been speaking to my heart about missions. I have always felt a strong draw to missions, but recently God has been pushing me to take a more active role in my community. The first step God pressed on my heart was to start our Adult Missions Group back up in church. We had a interested parties meeting yesterday right after church…I had about 8 people interested! I thought that was GREAT! I have asked that they go home and spend the next week or so praying about their role in the group and what God is telling them this group should be focusing on. My top priority is glorifying God in all we do and I want us to work together as a single unit.
I’ll be honest, I’m scared to death. When I asked the last leader of the group for any suggestions all she said was “Its hard.” So thats a little nerve shaking. I want to make my God smile…I want to make His name glorified! I want to expand His kingdom beyond all human imagination! Glory to the God on Highest! There are a lot of wonderful Christ-filled people interesting in being a part of the group.
Please be in prayer with me as I pray for direction. I know God has called me to this and I only have to trust Him and He will lead us. Any positive ideas for how our group can impact our community would be great! I was thinking about visiting the elderly in the nursing homes and volunteering at homeless shelters…My God is driving and pulling me to impact our community positively! Our time is short! We should feel a pull for not only our personal lost but those we don’t know…because God tells us we are ALL His children. Join with me in impacting our community! everyday.
Father God,
Thank you for the opportunity to serve Your people and Your name! Father, truly You are the Most High God! I praise Your might and grace! Lord, please be with me in the time to come as I strive to bring new glory to Your name! Direct me O’ God in the paths you want this group to take! Show me the path to follow…Be clear with me God! I am an ignorant and sinful creature. Forgive my shortcomings and us me for Your Will! Thank You again Father for this wonderful opportunity!
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
October 29, 2007
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“Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. “
1 Thessalonians 5:6
October 26, 2007
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“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Pastor Appreciation Month
October 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I, regrettably, nearly forgot to mention this important part of the month. October is Pastor Appreciation Month!! If you are blessed as we, Providence Baptist Church, are….then you not only have a wonderful pastor, but also a wonderful pastoral family. Do something nice for your pastor and their family in the next few days, if you haven’t already. Pastors are people who love, teach, and lead you and your family. So to all those wonderful pastor and their families I say: Thank You, you work vigorously, often neglecting personal needs to give us comfort and direction. You do so much, yet you receive so little in return. May God bless you as you continue to guide us into a deeper relationship with Him.
To find some great ideas on how to say “Thank You” to your pastor through out the year check out 8 Ways to Encourage Your Pastor. I plan to start implementing many of these ideas, the ones I am not doing already, this month. I LOVE the idea of having a testimony time during your church service as is suggested at Ideas to Honor Your Pastor. Whatever you choose to do this month…make sure you tell your Pastor (& family) how much you appreciate and love them.
Hebrews 13:7 (MSG)
Appreciate your pastoral leaders who gave you the Word of God. Take a good look at the way they live, and let their faithfulness instruct you, as well as their truthfulness.
October 25, 2007
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“Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts; and see if there be any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.”
Psalms 139: 23, 24