Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven; a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.
Changing times and seasons in our lives, are not always an easy transition. As humans, we are creatures of habits and routines, often rejecting a time of change. Unfortunately, we tune out that little voice from God, reasoning that we are in control of our destiny. Trust me, we in control of nothing, it took me so many years to learn this lesson! Our minds and bodies are held in self inflicted captivity, as we mistakenly believe only in ourselves.
Isaiah 48:17-18 This is what the LORD says---your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel "I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would be like a river, your righteousness like the waves of the sea.
As we pray and develop the intensity of our relationship with the Father, He teaches us to listens and receive our direction. The peace of His river of love, flows through us, as we live in obedience to His commands.
Our church family is currently in the season of change. Our worship leader, Miles and his wife Tori will soon be leaving us, in response to God`s call on their lives. Pastor Amy and her husband Ray and family have been called to serve in a new church family. With heavy and saddened hearts will will soon bid farewell to beloved brothers and sisters in Christ.
It is our trust and faith in God that will sustain our church family during our difficult farewells. Thank you, God the years of love and memories that will not crumble in our loss and farewells!
Miles, Tori, Ray and Amy have been such a blessing in our community of love, faith and church family. I pray that YOU will direct their hearts and desire for more and more of YOU! Thank you, God for their season in my life!
Psalm 103:1-2 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. AMEN!
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