Read James 5-7:10
Have you ever wondered during this difficult time in the government and churches, what are we to do, to keep faith in our Lord that He will take care of us? What must we as Christians do?
There is much work to do to ensure a good harvest. In the same way, we must wait patiently for Christ’s return. We can’t make him come back any sooner. But while we wait there is much that we can do to advance God’s kingdom. We must live by faith, looking forward to the future rewards for our labors. Don’t live as if Christ will never come. Work faithfully to build his kingdom as the King will come when the time is right.
When things go wrong, we tend to grumble against and blame others for our miseries. Blaming others is easier than owning our share of the responsibility, but it can be both destructive and sinful. Before you judge others for their short comings, remember that Christ, the Judge will come to evaluate each of us.
While we as JMUMC wait, we have come together to believe that God has a plan for this church. Seeking God’s direction, we pray this Breakthrough Prayer, both together and separately, for Gods guidance:
There is much work to do to ensure a good harvest. In the same way, we must wait patiently for Christ’s return. We can’t make him come back any sooner. But while we wait there is much that we can do to advance God’s kingdom. We must live by faith, looking forward to the future rewards for our labors. Don’t live as if Christ will never come. Work faithfully to build his kingdom as the King will come when the time is right.
When things go wrong, we tend to grumble against and blame others for our miseries. Blaming others is easier than owning our share of the responsibility, but it can be both destructive and sinful. Before you judge others for their short comings, remember that Christ, the Judge will come to evaluate each of us.
While we as JMUMC wait, we have come together to believe that God has a plan for this church. Seeking God’s direction, we pray this Breakthrough Prayer, both together and separately, for Gods guidance:
“Holy God, From the river to the rails and beyond,
break through our complacency.
Give us guidance and courage to follow Your perfect plan.
Come Holy Spirit, Come!”
break through our complacency.
Give us guidance and courage to follow Your perfect plan.
Come Holy Spirit, Come!”
Since we as a congregation have been praying this Breakthrough Prayer, there have been several God Moments, such as:
- Working together to start a young adult and MU students’ group that is now meeting after worship on Sundays.
- Guidance for strengthening our Reconciling Ministry on Wednesday evening. Working at the Pride Gathering in Huntington, to be known as a reconciling church that accepts all.
We must continue to work together and keep the faith in Christ to break through to those that do not know Christ and try to continue to reach those who doubt that there is a Christ!
Christ will come when it is right! Before we judge others remember that The Judge, Christ will come to evaluate each of us!
Melanie Herr
Christ will come when it is right! Before we judge others remember that The Judge, Christ will come to evaluate each of us!
Melanie Herr
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