With all that goes on "extra" at this time of the year, the video sessions for the last few weeks have been a help for my schedule. They have helped me in other ways as well. Sure, the information is not brand new, but the reminder and the timing of this truth has been a godsend. "Back to the Basics" or "Back to the Bedrock" would be a good description.
Beginning in January, we start a new children's Sunday School emphasis. It excites me to see so many who are involved and excited. Be sure to contact those who God lays on your heart, and give names and addresses to the office so that they can be included in our mail-out. Bible Explorers has a good ring to it, but I am most excited about the detective theme for the first quarter. Be in prayer. Be in prayer. Be in prayer. God is at work, and we want Him to work through us. May He grant us the sensitivity to His Spirit which we need. He will build His church according to Matthew 16, and He has chosen us as instruments.
Be in prayer for those who have been recently sick, for those who have need of employment, for those who are in spiritual traps and deception, for those who are struggling with family matters, for those whose parents are in poor health, for outreach and ministries of our church, for a spirit of encouragement to infuse each of us as we praise our Lord, and for a revival of true spirituality right here in Tupelo's Wildwood Baptist Church. Wow! That was a lot in one sentence!
Take some time to simply praise the Lord. I have noticed that when the enemy comes to attack me, and I start thinking about the struggles and the disgruntled, and the attacks upon God's work that I can get really out of sorts. I can get depressed and discouraged. Yet, if I would just stop and thank God for His most abundant blessings, the depression and the discouragement passes on. I have taken the steps into the throne-room of God, and the devils who bring the depression cannot come. Make the time to praise. It should be easier at this time of year, but do it on purpose.
Christmas caroling and fellowship are up for discussion today in our class. Youth Leadership Sunday is today. Be praying for the young people. God best to you!
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