Kadin Job 42:3

You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. (Job 42:3 NIV)

God knows what he's doing.  It's easy to thank him when things are good.   When things are tough....it's hard to understands like Job, however the truth is God owes us nothing so when you can't figure out the work of his hands - trust his heart for you.   He loves you - 

Trust him. 

Livia - Matthew 6

“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (Matthew 6:1-4 NIV)

If it cost us to do right - God sees and rewards us.  We should not make a big deal over what we do for God and for others.  Let God be your reward.   

Last night we honered Pastor Mark after 33 years of service to our church.  He is a wonderful example of selflessness.   We are so grateful for a wonderful example.  

Devin - Rev 2:17

“Everyone who has ears should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. “I will give some of the hidden manna to everyone who wins the victory. I will also give to each one who wins the victory a white stone with a new name written on it. No one knows this new name except the one who receives it. (Revelation 2:17 NCV)

God has so much more for us than we can imagine.  It even sounds as if we will have a new name in eternity!   If we have ears we should listen to what God is saying to us always.

It's important that we consider and meditate on who God is  and what his perfect will for us.  Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness .... Those are just a few of the things he has for is every day of our lives.

Gina - John4:24

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24 NCV)

When we consider what real worship is ....we are told that it must be in Spirit which is with all our being, heart, soul, mind and strength.  With an undivided heart.  Worship is never to be insincere.  AND always in truth which is His life giving word.  The knowledge of who God is and the overflow of the mind meditated on god alone.

  

True worship is unwavering, resolute and a determined heart focused only on God.

Tim - John 14:1

Jesus said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me. (John 14:1 NCV)

Jesus was talking to the disciples.  They, like us, struggle to trust God's plan and what he was doing.  They eventually saw him raise from the dead!!  Amen!

God help us today to trust you and not be moved by our circumstance.  

Kadin - Psalm 92:2

It is good to praise you, Lord, to sing praises to God Most High. (Psalms 92:1 NCV)

God loves you no matter what!!!   No matter how many goofy or dumb things you do, 

Or how many times you ignore him or disappoint him.  He just keeps on loving you.

God is awesome!!!

Great word! K-Diddy thanks for that reminder!!!!

Livia - 1 Corinthians 8:1

Now I will write about meat that is sacrificed to idols. We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs you up with pride, but love builds up. (1 Corinthians 8:1 NCV)

Knowledge is just information.  It can make you feel proud , like you know it all.   Love, however is about selflessness.  Thinking more of others.  

When we care more about what we know than how we make others feel that's a big problem !!!