Love was the theme of Advent week 4 - receiving love from God that gives us value and returning that love and value to others. It was a message that simply "plants a seed" in the heart, watered by the Holy Spirit. The application was given to help those who are less-fortunate or considered of less value, but each person has to take the idea of "love" home, and see where God would have them look with loving eyes at those around them. That message hits home with me.
The music was rough all the way around this morning. We had several issues that seemed to detract from it going smoothly (it happens). But our praise team gives 100% each time, and sometimes God needs to remind us that it is all about HIM, no matter how much we have prepared.
It was so good to see some people I hadn't seen in a while, especially Jeremy and Amanda. Jeremy is getting ready to leave for Iraq in January. We pray for a swift and safe return. We are still missing some people...and I personally miss them. Beyond that though, folks, the devil loves to isolate Christians. He does this because there is power in numbers. When we meet and get involved in each other's lives, satan loses some of his power on us because we strengthen each other. When you don't feel like being in church is probably when you need to be there the most.
Christmas is this weekend, with a unified 9am service that I am excited about. For the record, we had 117 on Sunday. Thank you God for the commitment of The Journey to keep seeking Your ways.
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