I start this month’s Pastor Heart with and excerpt from the April 2020 Pastors Heart:
“I think back to how much has changed in our world in the last 30 days. Just one month ago, we were all going through our normal day to day routine and today, it seems as though the world has been turned upside down. It is in these times, however, that we need to remember that God is STILL on the Throne and as we read and understand in John 16:33 …”In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” It seems as though someone has pushed the “Pause” button on everyone’s life. There is a quotation that says, “Practice the pause. When in doubt, pause. When angry, pause. When tired, pause. When stressed, pause. And when you pause, Pray.” As our lives are in a “pause,” I know that as a Church, we are spending much time in prayer. Please continue to do so. Pray for our World, Country, Community, Church, pray for each other. We will get through this challenge just as we have gotten through the challenges of life in the past. The victory rest solely in Jesus Christ! As I said in the sermon last Sunday morning, let’s start practicing “Spiritual Proximity” as much as we practice “Social Distancing.” We are hearing from every media outlet to “distance” ourselves from other people. (Which we need to wisely do in order to stop this virus from spreading) However, let’s also do as God’s Word says in James 4:8 “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” When we are near God, “Spiritual Proximity,” our lives are influenced by His Holy Spirit. His peace that transcends all understanding will “fill” our lives so we will see through our days and focus on bringing Glory to God.
This excerpt was written one month after Covid-19 had started, think about how much we have gone through in the last year…more importantly, think about how much we have “overcome!” One day we were anticipating the start of spring, warmer temperatures, and some outdoor fun. How was it possible, that in a day we were told to stay inside and social distance in order to flatten a curve? Government and health leaders announced that the Corona Virus had reached widespread infection in the U.S. and was highly contagious and dangerous. Alabama’s Governor shut down many parts of the state and as best we could, we all followed those guidelines to stay home and to stay six feet away from others when away from home by necessity. Safer at home, like everyone else we followed all necessary precautions and stocked up on food, medicine, lots of toilet paper, and other provisions. To stay in touch we upgraded our technology and were grateful to connect with our spiritual and physical family through Zoom, Facebook, and other apps. We learned what we could about COVID-19 and also learned that too much media is not a good thing!
NOW WHAT? Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience. Throughout this last year, we have “clothed ourselves with compassion, kindness, gentleness, and patience” in order to get through the challenges that were in front of us. Today and the days ahead, should be no different! As we have overcome yet another challenge in life, and are stronger because of it, let’s embrace the words of this verse and continue to march forward as we serve those God has placed in our life! Sheri and I love you More!
May God continue to Bless You Indeed!
Pastor Bobby
“I think back to how much has changed in our world in the last 30 days. Just one month ago, we were all going through our normal day to day routine and today, it seems as though the world has been turned upside down. It is in these times, however, that we need to remember that God is STILL on the Throne and as we read and understand in John 16:33 …”In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” It seems as though someone has pushed the “Pause” button on everyone’s life. There is a quotation that says, “Practice the pause. When in doubt, pause. When angry, pause. When tired, pause. When stressed, pause. And when you pause, Pray.” As our lives are in a “pause,” I know that as a Church, we are spending much time in prayer. Please continue to do so. Pray for our World, Country, Community, Church, pray for each other. We will get through this challenge just as we have gotten through the challenges of life in the past. The victory rest solely in Jesus Christ! As I said in the sermon last Sunday morning, let’s start practicing “Spiritual Proximity” as much as we practice “Social Distancing.” We are hearing from every media outlet to “distance” ourselves from other people. (Which we need to wisely do in order to stop this virus from spreading) However, let’s also do as God’s Word says in James 4:8 “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” When we are near God, “Spiritual Proximity,” our lives are influenced by His Holy Spirit. His peace that transcends all understanding will “fill” our lives so we will see through our days and focus on bringing Glory to God.
This excerpt was written one month after Covid-19 had started, think about how much we have gone through in the last year…more importantly, think about how much we have “overcome!” One day we were anticipating the start of spring, warmer temperatures, and some outdoor fun. How was it possible, that in a day we were told to stay inside and social distance in order to flatten a curve? Government and health leaders announced that the Corona Virus had reached widespread infection in the U.S. and was highly contagious and dangerous. Alabama’s Governor shut down many parts of the state and as best we could, we all followed those guidelines to stay home and to stay six feet away from others when away from home by necessity. Safer at home, like everyone else we followed all necessary precautions and stocked up on food, medicine, lots of toilet paper, and other provisions. To stay in touch we upgraded our technology and were grateful to connect with our spiritual and physical family through Zoom, Facebook, and other apps. We learned what we could about COVID-19 and also learned that too much media is not a good thing!
NOW WHAT? Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience. Throughout this last year, we have “clothed ourselves with compassion, kindness, gentleness, and patience” in order to get through the challenges that were in front of us. Today and the days ahead, should be no different! As we have overcome yet another challenge in life, and are stronger because of it, let’s embrace the words of this verse and continue to march forward as we serve those God has placed in our life! Sheri and I love you More!
May God continue to Bless You Indeed!
Pastor Bobby