One of the challenges of the pandemic has been the inability to celebrate milestones in the traditional fashion. The class of 2020 has had some special heartaches as they have had to forgo traditional celebrations such as prom and graduation speeches and walking across the stage to receive a diploma. There have been some great online celebrations, but still for many there is a bit of a heartache for what was long anticipated. So, this week we lift up our graduates and all that they have accomplished. It is the end of a semester of hard work and dedication as well as the end of one chapter of life and the beginning of another. All this amid the special challenges of adversity. But this is important—they have met this unique challenge with innovation and perseverance. Congratulations! We applaud your dedication and hard work!
I wonder if this might become one of the most innovative classes of all time. In any case, we must learn to be thankful for the accomplishments, let go of disappointments, and celebrate the future as we open our lives to God leading us in new directions and new possibilities. Wherever your life leads, use your gifts and talents to serve God and others. Know that whatever you do, you can have an impact on the lives of others. Always live out your faith in whatever work you find yourself and take time to share the love of Christ. This week I share a word from the Apostle Paul that always challenges and inspires me:
(verse of the week)
Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord. (Romans 12:11)
(prayer of the week)
Lord, we pray a special blessing on our graduates. Bless this time of celebration and bless their future as you lead them into new avenues of life and service. Help us to celebrate the milestones of life even amid adversity and help us to be open to the new chapters of life with energy and enthusiasm. May all we do serve others and give honor and glory to you, through Christ Our Lord, amen.
Blessings--Pastor TJ
(quote of the week)
Christ has no body now on earth but yours;
No hands but yours;
No feet but yours;
Yours are the eyes through which to look out Christ’s compassion to the world; Yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good; Yours are the hands with which He is to bless now--St Teresa of Avila
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney at YouTube &
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com/
Check the latest leadership blog by Dr. TJ http://www.drtj.us/
I wonder if this might become one of the most innovative classes of all time. In any case, we must learn to be thankful for the accomplishments, let go of disappointments, and celebrate the future as we open our lives to God leading us in new directions and new possibilities. Wherever your life leads, use your gifts and talents to serve God and others. Know that whatever you do, you can have an impact on the lives of others. Always live out your faith in whatever work you find yourself and take time to share the love of Christ. This week I share a word from the Apostle Paul that always challenges and inspires me:
(verse of the week)
Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord. (Romans 12:11)
(prayer of the week)
Lord, we pray a special blessing on our graduates. Bless this time of celebration and bless their future as you lead them into new avenues of life and service. Help us to celebrate the milestones of life even amid adversity and help us to be open to the new chapters of life with energy and enthusiasm. May all we do serve others and give honor and glory to you, through Christ Our Lord, amen.
Blessings--Pastor TJ
(quote of the week)
Christ has no body now on earth but yours;
No hands but yours;
No feet but yours;
Yours are the eyes through which to look out Christ’s compassion to the world; Yours are the feet with which He is to go about doing good; Yours are the hands with which He is to bless now--St Teresa of Avila
Listen to recent sermons by Dr. TJ Jenney at YouTube &
http://inspiresundaymessages.blogspot.com/
Check the latest leadership blog by Dr. TJ http://www.drtj.us/
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