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Trust
Sometimes I find myself lacking in trust. Especially when I ask someone to be in charge of a task or activity. I sometimes think that it would be easier to simply do the task myself, knowing that it would get completed. You can always trust in God to get things done in his way and in his time. "But I trust you, O Lord; I say, You are my God." -Psalm 31:14 -Pastor Mike
Rejoice!
We have a choice each day to dwell on our problems or to delight in our blessings. Yesterday's corn roast and music fest took such a tremendous amount of effort to put on and had many obstacles to overcome, but was enjoyed by so many, young and old. "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." -Psalm 118:24 -Pastor Mike
Direct
I hate it when I call a company and get a machine that gives me choice after choice of pressing a number only to hear another message about pressing another number? At one time God's people had to go through a priest in order to approach God, but not since Christ's victory on the cross!. "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood..." - 1 Peter 2:9. -Pastor Mike
Comfort
I enjoy "comfort meals" that include mac and cheese, cream-based soups, and twice-baked potatoes. With God, we take comfort knowing that we are never alone, as he actually dwells within us. This causes me to be less anxious and allow my problems to melt away. "The Lord replied, "My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." -Exodus 33:14. -Pastor Mike
Leaders
Ugh! I hate this time of year when political ads begin. They get nasty. Human leaders often change. It seems like many get corrupt after being in office for a while. Christ is our ultimate leader. He never changes. "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." -Hebrews 13:8. Praise God for his stability! -Pastor Mike
Play Dough
Remember Play Dough? I loved to fashion items from it and let it harden over night. Ever taste it? It was really salty! God is our potter. When our wills are in harmony, we are allowing God to mold us in the image that he has chosen for us to be. "...We are the clay, you are the potter. we are all the work of your hand." -Isaiah 64:8b. -Pastor Mike
Purify
Scouts purify river water for camp-outs. GrouPeru! has our water purified when we go on mission trips each year. The most important purification is that of Jesus' blood purifying us from every sin. "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one anther, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." - 1 John 1:8. - Pastor Mike
Power
On the outside, human beings are vulnerable. God gives us his Holy Spirit, God's power dwelling in us, to spead the Good News. It is like a fountain, fueled by the passion and gifts that God has loaned us. "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." -2 Corinthians 4:5 - Pastor Mike
Refreshed
A buddy of mine is going North today to spend time becoming refreshed. We all need to get away with God and spend time in full conversation. "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters, he restore my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake." -Psalm 23: 2-3. Pastor Mike
Hope
Our ultimate hope is eternal life. When we face pain or troubles in this life, knowing that ultimately one day our lives will be without sin and suffering.we can get through the muck and mire we face. "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." -2 Corinthians 4:18. -Pastor Mike
