thoughts from Sunday

Sunday is always a good day. Church. Family. Rest. And more. So today in the e-devotion I share with you some thoughts, quotes and overflow from what I shared with our church yesterday.

Psalm 122:1 NLT

“I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

Worship is one of those places, as a pastor, where I get nervous and desire to lead our people in the right direction. That would be in to the presence of the Lord. He has a plan. He is worthy of worship and more.

Scripture says in James that those who teach are under a more judgment because of the weight of what they do, and that is why I want to make sure that I share a word from God. Also the worship service should be full of what leads all of us to worship God.

You’ve been there. It is a special time. It is an important time. There is an old saying that reminds me that you only get out of something what you put in to it or expect out of it. That is why we should prepare for the worship service and expect to meet with the Lord. Expectation is a big thing!

1 Timothy 2:8 NLT

In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.

On to some quotes from yesterday’s sermon…

- Ephesians 4 is packed full of truth that helps us know God and His love for us. It leads us no only to Him but to recovery and leaving behind hurts, habits and hang ups. He says we are to grow in Him, live in His love and unity, choose to be children of light and choose humility. Maturity over immaturity. Jesus over self.

- You will never have to forgive anyone more than God has already forgiven you.

- Resentment brings anger that leads to worrying, stewing, spewing, bothering you. It makes you miserable.

- How do I forgive? (Forgive my self and forgive others) GET honest. Admit it. Let it out. Face it. You can’t get over hurt until you admit it hurt.

- Refocus your life by getting your heart right, reaching out to God, and face the world again with what God shares.

Colossians 3:15 NLT

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

Have a great week!

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