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More Trust

1/27/2022

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(scripture of the week)
"And my God shall supply all your needs according to his glorious riches in
Christ Jesus."  (Philippians 4.19)
 
When you first read those words from the Apostle Paul, you might think he
was writing from the comfort of a safe, secure suburban home.  But he
was not.  Or you might think he was writing to a group of people safe in
the comforts of life.  But he was not.
  In fact, Paul was writing from the confines of a prison, where he had
constant surveillance and where he knew he could easily loose his life for
his beliefs.  And he was writing to a group of people who also were in the
throes of persecution.  And yet through it all he could write with
conviction: "And my God shall supply all your needs according to his
glorious riches in Christ Jesus."  The Apostle Paul had great trust in God.  You can, too!
 
(prayer of the week)
Loving Lord, help me to trust you through all the hills and valleys of life.  Let every blessing fill me with thankfulness, and every challenge deepen my trust.  In all things, let me follow you and share your love with others, through your power and to your glory, amen. 
 
(quote of the week)
“. . . it is presumptuous in me to wish to choose my path, because I cannot tell which path is best for me. I must leave it to the Lord, Who knows me, to lead me by the path which is best for me, so that in all things His will may be done—Teresa of Avila, Interior Castle
 
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January 20th, 2022

1/20/2022

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Trust
 
It’s easy to get caught up with our culture’s focus on power and prestige. We sometimes find it hard not to covet the sumptuous lifestyles of people we so often
read about in newspapers and magazines. Nice cars.  Big homes.  Fame.  Fortune.  But Paul reminds us that the most important thing in life is not what we have or don’t have, but the one in whom we put our trust--Christ!
 
(scripture of the week)
"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.  I
have learned the secret of being in content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want.  I can do all things through Him who gives me strength (Philippians 4.12,13)
 
(prayer of the week)
Lord, help me to be content with both the blessings and the burdens of life.  In all things let me be thankful, and help me to lean into your strength, knowing that through you, all things are possible, amen.
 
Blessings in Christ!–Pastor TJ
 
(quote of the week)
The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances—Martha Washington
 
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Perspective

1/13/2022

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There are a lot of books and articles on the benefits of positive thinking and having a positive outlook.  But few really have insight or guidance on how to change our deep inner selves where attitudes are generated.  Paul’s challenge and encouragement is quite different.  Writing from a cold, dark prison cell, where he is imprisoned for his faith, Paul challenges people facing adversity and even persecution, to anchor their faith and life in Christ, who alone can hold us secure through any of the storms of life.  Only Christ can give a deep peace through the most turbulent times.  With that in mind, Paul challenges us to focus on what is true and noble and all the positive aspects of life, confident that God has a plan and a purpose and God has the power to see us through.  Listen again to Paul’s words of challenge and encouragement:
 
(scripture of the week)
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 
  Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:4–9 NIV11)
 
(prayer of the week)
Gracious God, in this new year, help me to have confidence in your plan and purpose for my life, even when buffeted by the storms of life.  Let my life be anchored in Christ, knowing you alone bring peace amid the storm.  Give me vision to see the plan you have more my life, and faith to trust you to fulfill it, through your power and to your glory, amen. 
 
Blessings –Pastor TJ
 
(quote of the week)
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe—St. Augustine
 
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Happy New Year!

1/6/2022

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The new year is a time for resolutions and goal setting.  We celebrate the accomplishments of the past.  We let go of those things where we fell short.  We treasure the memories we shared.  But with the new year, we look forward to setting and accomplishing some new goals with renewed strength.  Strengthened by our faith in Christ, we press forward to use our gifts and talents to accomplish some goals that will honor God and bless others.  The Apostle Paul shared all these experiences and expresses it beautifully in this passage written from a prison cell to people facing challenge and adversity, yet it rings with a positive note:
 
(scripture of the week)
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:12–14 NIV11)
 
(prayer of the week)
Loving God, thank you for a new year!  Thank you for the blessings of the past, and thank you for your grace for the shortcomings of the past.  Bless our life with goals that honor you and bless others, and renewed strength to serve you and others.  Grant us a fresh vision of life as you intend it, guided by your Word and empowered by your Spirit, through Christ Our Lord, amen.
 
(quote of the week)
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man--Benjamin Franklin
 
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney at YouTube &
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