Well, campmeeting and conference is over for 2010. It was a time of refreshing and rejoicing. The power of God was felt in every meeting, and He not only showed UP, He showed OUT! In addition, we were able to renew old friendships and make new ones!
We tend to forget that we NEED to come apart and be renewed in our spirit. Jesus did it quite often. He understood the need of the body and mind to slow down, and allow the cleansing power of God to repair what we have neglected.
NOW we must get back to the hectic pace of everyday life, but we do NOT have to place the spirit of campmeeting on the shelf. We CAN allow the Spirit of God to so permeate us that it becomes campmeeting in our soul, EVERYDAY. Not only praising and rejoicing with total abandon, but sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others.
Find some UNSAVED people that your know, and tell THEM of the love that Jesus has for THEM. Tell THEM that the Father really does have a plan for their life, and that through Christ they can know AND experience joy, peace and love. Then invite them and BRING them to church WITH you.
What, you couldn't go to Franklin Springs?? Well, you will have another chance to be refreshed! Mark June 20th through June 27th on your calendar! MOUNTAIN GAP CAMPMEETING! We will be taking the van AT LEAST one night. If you go, I GUARANTEE that you will BE BLESSED!!!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Enriched By Memory
"You shall remember all the way the Lord thy God has led thee." (Deuteronomy 8:2)
Our lives come, from time to time, to crossroads of defining importance; those critical intersections along the way, which face us with choices for new directions in our thinking, and in our living. At such moments we need briefly pause, for we have not passed this way before.
Before we move onward we must first reflect back upon where we have been; remembering all the way that the Lord our God has led us. For in His leading are the lessons that will hold true all the days of our lives. As we think upon what He has taught us, shown us, done for us and with us - our lives become enriched by memory, and mindful of a love that never fails.
With this, we then step across the boundary into another season, filled with faith and courage. And we are also renewed in spirit and adventure, discovering afresh that the way in is also the way on. As He has led us, so He will still lead us. As He has loved us, so He will still love us. And as He has been faithful, so faithful shall He ever be.
Such is the happy lot of those whose lives are enriched by the memory of God's handiwork thought their days. Why not pause right now and recall to mind the many undeniable moments throughout your life when the Lord blessed you, loved you, healed you, helped you, saved you, used you - and the list goes on, and on, and on, and on, and on..... Just remember that we live and move and breathe by EVERY word that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord!
Adapted from James Ryles
Our lives come, from time to time, to crossroads of defining importance; those critical intersections along the way, which face us with choices for new directions in our thinking, and in our living. At such moments we need briefly pause, for we have not passed this way before.
Before we move onward we must first reflect back upon where we have been; remembering all the way that the Lord our God has led us. For in His leading are the lessons that will hold true all the days of our lives. As we think upon what He has taught us, shown us, done for us and with us - our lives become enriched by memory, and mindful of a love that never fails.
With this, we then step across the boundary into another season, filled with faith and courage. And we are also renewed in spirit and adventure, discovering afresh that the way in is also the way on. As He has led us, so He will still lead us. As He has loved us, so He will still love us. And as He has been faithful, so faithful shall He ever be.
Such is the happy lot of those whose lives are enriched by the memory of God's handiwork thought their days. Why not pause right now and recall to mind the many undeniable moments throughout your life when the Lord blessed you, loved you, healed you, helped you, saved you, used you - and the list goes on, and on, and on, and on, and on..... Just remember that we live and move and breathe by EVERY word that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord!
Adapted from James Ryles
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