As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, God.
Psalm 42:1, HCSB
God is always faithful, so Jesus should be our greatest desire, especially in light of the faithfulness of Christ on the cross and the presence of the Holy Spirit within us.
For godly grief produces a repentance not to be regretted and leading to salvation, but worldly grief produces death.
2 Corinthians 7:10, HCSB
God is always faithful, and when He reveals our sin He also shows us grace and love. Trust Jesus and His forgiveness, letting go of the sins of the past.
I know my most recent pastor meets with many people and has to prepare the sermon most weeks. Having just started covering for my friend who had heart surgery while I also finish my M.Div. this next month, I totally understand this stretching.
Pray for all pastors to have the time, patience, and endurance in Christ to continue, and pray a reliance on the Holy Spirit to guide the messages.
Daniel
This Sunday at Church: Pray for your pastor’s study time for Sunday Sermon.
Therefore, a Sabbath rest remains for God’s people.
Hebrews 4:9, HCSB
God has a purpose for everything and everyone. Sin and it’s effects are not His ultimate purpose, but He will give us rest from all toil and suffering and has purposed us now to lead others to that rest.
You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.
1 John 4:4, HCSB
God has a purpose for everything and everyone, and our main purpose is to glorify Him in righteousness. He lives in us when we believe in Christ, and He empowers us to live in righteousness.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6, HCSB
God has a purpose for everything and everyone, so founding our purpose is trusting God in every area of life and sharing His truth with others.
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!