We went to church this morning with winter coats and boots on - Yikes! But we enjoyed it anyway. Here's a brief highlight from the message that caught my attention. The pastor spoke of God's template for our lives and views 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 as a good summary of one.
Be joyful always; Pray continually; Give thanks in all circumstances for this isJoy speaks to our relationship with each other; how highly we value others.
God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Prayer speaks of our relationship with God and our need for dependence on Him.
Thankfulness speaks to our circumstances; how highly we value the moment.
God delights to create order and meaning from chaos and emptiness. How empty we are when we don't like people, have no room for God and can't wait for a different circumstance because then we'll surely be happier. This is the heart of legalism as well as other things. How wonderful when instead we love people around us and find great joy in relationships; when we depend on God and find ourselves in constant communion with Him; when we enjoy the moment and find true contentment and meaning, no matter what life throws our way.
After church we went to our pastor's home for lunch and really enjoyed fellowship with them. All in all, a really great day!
Today was Rory's birthday party and we had a really good time. Only one couldn't make it because his mom was sick. But now I'm tired and wouldn't mind having a nap but since I can't do that - here I am. Maybe we can all get to bed early tonight!!
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