CREW
Uncertainty
While God created the world orderly and perfect, sin entered and caused uncertainty. God is never uncertain and never changes. "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the Last, the Beginning and the End." -Revelation 22:13. Since as Christians, we have God within us, we can face uncertainty with perfect peace. - Pastor Mike
Actions
Actions speak louder than words. God acts with righteousness, justice, love, and faithfulness. We must exhibit these attributes as well. "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord." -Psalm 89:14-15. -Pastor Mike
Resentment
When things don't go our way, we can begin to feel regret which can easily spill into resentment. We need to realize that God is sovereign and in control. We need to humble ourselves and rejoice that we serve a God who is doing great things in our lives. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time." -1 Peter 5:6. -Pastor Mike
Clothed
Some people say that "clothes make the man". While I do not buy that line, it is true that when a person is nicely outfitted for a certain time and place, they can be more attractive than they otherwise may be. God dresses us in a better way. "...For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness..." -Isaiah 61:10b. -Pastor Mike
Spirit & In Truth
How often do you worship? Just on Sundays? Since God is spirit, he is present everywhere and can be worshipped anytime and any place. It's not where we worship, but how we worship that counts. We must worship genuinely, truthfully, and ask the Holy Spirit's help. ""God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth." -John 4:24. -Pastor Mike
Path
Most of us like to plan out our day. Sometimes we get anxious when God intercedes and our plans have to change. We need to let God guide our steps as we allow him to bend our will to his. "(...the rising sun will come to us from heaven) to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace." -Luke 1:79. -Pastor Mike
Equipped
Rather than fear our limitations or worry about today's demands against our weaknesses, we need to stay connected to God and trust in our dependence upon his limitless resources. "For nothig is impossible with God." -Luke 1:37. Our God is not a careless God. When difficulties come into our lives, he will fully equip us to handle them. -Pastor Mike
Burnout
Are you a person who listens well to your friends? Often, countless interactions with "needy" individuals will cause burn-out in the listener. Take time to rest in the Lord in prayer and reading his Word. "The Lord replied, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." - Exodus 33:14. Get enough sleep, eat well, and take time to recreate. -Pastor Mike
Dependence
What does depending on God look like? Relying on him, rather than our own efforts, to do the tasks that he puts before us. What are those tasks? Loving God and his people by "being and making disciples who shar god's love, seek his truth, and serve his world." "I am the vine; you are the branches..."- John 15:5. -Pastor Mike
Anticipate
Ever dream of a day when you go on vacation, leave the cell phone in the car, and lay on that sandy beach? But wait. The wind picks up, it gets cloudy, and begins to rain. Life happens! "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." -John 16:33. -Pastor Mike
