pray for those in need

What’s next? There are a lot of answers, but most of them include our calendar and busy lives that we lead. But what is next?

There are things that knock us off course each day. That is like the conversation yesterday with a pastor friend. We talked about family and some of the struggles that so many face, and then he mentioned seeing another shooting on the news.

I went to see what was going on finding that a Christian school in Nashville was the place of the latest horrible story. This one his home a bit.

I went to a Christian school. One of those who lost their lives was the pastor’s young daughter. The pastor’s family was tragically hit. No only does this pastor have to deal with the devastation of a shooting where he is the leader but in his home.

My heart sank. My prayers began.

Easter is less than two weeks away. It is what is ahead. After that is an outreach weekend as well a mission trip and some family stuff. So much to be preparing for and excited about.

Then back to Nashville. Can you imagine being part of this church that was just hit so hard? What’s next?

Pray. Pray for those impacted by that horrible happening. Pray for those who will meet their needs ministering comfort during crisis. Pray for the struggle that the world around the families, the church, the community both publicly and spiritually.

Pray. Pray for your family and the protection needed. Pray for your church and its leaders. Pray for those who serve your community and mine as in first responders and those with great responsibilities.

Pray. Sadness is real. Needs continue. But God is good. The tomb is still empty, and Easter is still headed our way. May God be in our hearts and minds. May we be found praying that God’s best and His love would be seen, felt and heard every day around our lives.

Psalm 145:18-20 NLT

The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. 19 He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. 20 The Lord protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked.

Have you heard of EDITH BURNS?

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas . She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it was because of Edith Burns. When he walked into that waiting room, there sat Edith with her big black Bible in her lap earnestly talking to a young mother sitting beside her. Edith Burns had a habit of introducing herself in this way: "Hello, my name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Then she would explain the meaning of Easter, and many times people would be saved. Dr. Phillips walked into that office and there he saw the head nurse, Beverly. Beverly had first met Edith when she was taking her blood pressure. Edith began by saying,"My name is Edith Burns. Do you believe in Easter?" Beverly said, "Why yes I do." Edith said, "Well, what do you ...

wash feet, sharing hope

John 13:4-5,14 NLT So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, 5 and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him… 14 And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. Jesus set the example we follow. He served. He valued and gave value to others. That is why we choose to serve. For 18 years our church has shared an outreach called back2school, and for 16 of those years we have chosen to give students brand new shoes and socks as well as washing their feet. It is one of the most important parts of this event. Washing feet is a humbling experience where both the give and the receiver learn how to share some moments that might change their lives. Jesus said we should do this. See the verse above. Follow His example, do what He did, and give far more than you will ever know....

Catalyst ticket arrived

My ticket to the Catalyst Conference, in Atlanta Oct 8-10, just arrived. I'm excited!

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