Today's devotional speaks of relationships that help keep us grounded and accountable. We're intentional about building such relationships at Holy Cross MCC. On Wednesday night in the small groups and in the cafe after the Celebrate Recovery service is a good opportunity to make and build solid relationships.
I am blessed to have solid relationships that help keep me grounded and accountable. They also nurture, support and encourage me. Praise be to God for that gift. I hope you have such people in your life, people who bring out your best, know who you really are, understand and support God's will for your life, and love you no matter what. Give thanks for them and cherish them and let them know how important they are to you.
I'm off to do that now..............
January 22, 2008
January 14, 2008
Yesterday!
What a great day it was yesterday. It's hard to know where to begin...from the music to the renewal of baptismal vows to nine in membership class. Praise God from whom all blessings flow! And to top it off we have a sister who wants to be baptized next Sunday.
In case you missed part two on the Road to Recovery, the bottom-line of the sermon was:
God exists,
God knows you,
God cares about you, and
God has the power to change your life!
Believe in and receive God's help.
If you want to know more join us Wednesday night at 7:00pm as we Celebrate Recovery.
Have a blessed week and remember to let God be in control.
In case you missed part two on the Road to Recovery, the bottom-line of the sermon was:
God exists,
God knows you,
God cares about you, and
God has the power to change your life!
Believe in and receive God's help.
If you want to know more join us Wednesday night at 7:00pm as we Celebrate Recovery.
Have a blessed week and remember to let God be in control.
January 7, 2008
Let It Go!
This was sent to me and I have no idea if TD Jakes said it or not, but it is awesome and such good advise. Maybe it will help some of you understand more where I'm coming from on some issues. Enjoy!
By T. D. Jakes
There are people who can walk away from you.
And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk
Away from you: let them walk.
I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you,
Loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you,
Staying attached to you.
I mean hang up the phone.
When people can walk away from you let them walk.
Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left.
The Bible said that, they came out from us that it might
Be made manifest that they were not for us.
For had they been of us, no doubt they
Would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]
People leave you because they are not joined to you.
And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay.
Let them go.
And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means
That their part in the story is over. And you've got
To know when people's part in your story is over so that you
Don't keep trying to raise the dead.
You've got to know when it's dead.
You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you something.
I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift,
I believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful,
it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God
Means for me to have He'll give it to me.
And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it.
Stop begging people to stay.
Let them go!!
If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you
And was never intended for your life, then you need to......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to past hurts and pains ......
LET IT GO!!!
If someone can't treat you right, love you back,
And see your worth.....
LET IT GO!!!
If someone has angered you,
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets
Your needs or talents
LET IT GO!!!
If you have a bad attitude.......
LET IT GO!!!
If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better......
LET IT GO!!!
If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take
You to a new level in Him........
LET IT GO!!!
If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship.......
LET IT GO!!!
If you keep trying to help someone who won't even
Try to help themselves......
LET IT GO!!!
If you're feeling depressed and stressed .........
LET IT GO!!!
If there is a particular situation that you are so used to
Handling yourself and God is saying
"take your hands off of it," then you need to......
LET IT GO!!!
Let the past be the past. Forget the former things.
GOD is doing a new thing for this New Year!
LET IT GO!!!
Get Right or Get Left .. Think about it, and then,
LET IT GO!!!
"The Battle is the Lord's!"
By T. D. Jakes
There are people who can walk away from you.
And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk
Away from you: let them walk.
I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you,
Loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you,
Staying attached to you.
I mean hang up the phone.
When people can walk away from you let them walk.
Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left.
The Bible said that, they came out from us that it might
Be made manifest that they were not for us.
For had they been of us, no doubt they
Would have continued with us. [1 John 2:19]
People leave you because they are not joined to you.
And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay.
Let them go.
And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means
That their part in the story is over. And you've got
To know when people's part in your story is over so that you
Don't keep trying to raise the dead.
You've got to know when it's dead.
You've got to know when it's over. Let me tell you something.
I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift,
I believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful,
it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God
Means for me to have He'll give it to me.
And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it.
Stop begging people to stay.
Let them go!!
If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you
And was never intended for your life, then you need to......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to past hurts and pains ......
LET IT GO!!!
If someone can't treat you right, love you back,
And see your worth.....
LET IT GO!!!
If someone has angered you,
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction......
LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets
Your needs or talents
LET IT GO!!!
If you have a bad attitude.......
LET IT GO!!!
If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better......
LET IT GO!!!
If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take
You to a new level in Him........
LET IT GO!!!
If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship.......
LET IT GO!!!
If you keep trying to help someone who won't even
Try to help themselves......
LET IT GO!!!
If you're feeling depressed and stressed .........
LET IT GO!!!
If there is a particular situation that you are so used to
Handling yourself and God is saying
"take your hands off of it," then you need to......
LET IT GO!!!
Let the past be the past. Forget the former things.
GOD is doing a new thing for this New Year!
LET IT GO!!!
Get Right or Get Left .. Think about it, and then,
LET IT GO!!!
"The Battle is the Lord's!"
In Case You Missed Yesterday
What a great start we made on the Road to Recovery. In case you missed it, step one is to
We talked about the many ways we all try to play God at times and how that brings fear, frustration, fatigue and failure to our lives. The solution is to stop trying to do God's job and focus instead on what God has called each of us to be...which is not the General Manager of the Universe!!!
The truth is that God created us with a need for God and others in our lives. It's not only okay but it is essential that we learn to ask for, receive and offer help. It's very freeing to know that we do not have to do it all on our own.
As I said yesterday, I want Holy Cross MCC to be a place where it is safe to be open and honest about who we are...not only lifting up our strengths, but exposing our weaknesses as well. It is when we admit our weaknesses that we become strong.
So don't miss out on this exciting journey. Join us Wednesday night as we Celebrate Recovery together. And next Sunday's sermon will be on Where to Go to Get Help When You Are Hurting. Life hurts.....but there is relief.
This is a good opportunity to invite others to join you at church. Millions of people in the US are in recovery. Let's not only celebrate that but let's join in.
Have a blessed week and remember to give God the control of your life.
Realize that I am not God!
We talked about the many ways we all try to play God at times and how that brings fear, frustration, fatigue and failure to our lives. The solution is to stop trying to do God's job and focus instead on what God has called each of us to be...which is not the General Manager of the Universe!!!
The truth is that God created us with a need for God and others in our lives. It's not only okay but it is essential that we learn to ask for, receive and offer help. It's very freeing to know that we do not have to do it all on our own.
As I said yesterday, I want Holy Cross MCC to be a place where it is safe to be open and honest about who we are...not only lifting up our strengths, but exposing our weaknesses as well. It is when we admit our weaknesses that we become strong.
So don't miss out on this exciting journey. Join us Wednesday night as we Celebrate Recovery together. And next Sunday's sermon will be on Where to Go to Get Help When You Are Hurting. Life hurts.....but there is relief.
This is a good opportunity to invite others to join you at church. Millions of people in the US are in recovery. Let's not only celebrate that but let's join in.
Have a blessed week and remember to give God the control of your life.
January 6, 2008
Road Trip
Okay, you're awake, now get dressed and meet me at 3130 W Fairfield Drive for a trip on the Road to Recovery. We're beginning today at 10:00. And just in case you're thinking this is not for you then think again. This trip includes recovering not only drinking and using, but overworking, overeating, overspending, grief, guilt, anger, rage, fear, anxiety, divorce, break-up, abuse, sexual addiction, codependency, insecurity, perfectionism, hypochondria, hurtful relationships, gambling, lying, procrastination....and the need to control. Now tell me you don't need help in one or more of those areas!
The truth is, we all need help from God and each other. God made us that way. You don't have to deal with these issues on your own. Accept your humanness and join us. YOUR PLACE IS SAVED at Holy Cross MCC.
The truth is, we all need help from God and each other. God made us that way. You don't have to deal with these issues on your own. Accept your humanness and join us. YOUR PLACE IS SAVED at Holy Cross MCC.
January 1, 2008
The Last Sunday of 2007
Thanks Jackie for capturing the beauty and peace in our sanctuary last Sunday. We are so blessed.
Happy New Year!
What a wonderful end to 2007 and beginning of 2008. This is the first time in years that I have attended a Watch Night service and I truly enjoyed it. As Mike said tonight, "It's so good to be home." I didn't realize how many gatherings we missed during our almost three years of displacement until we were blessed with our new home. It has been so comforting to be home for the holidays and to be able to have company over.
As we looked back over last year and gave thanks and let go, an incredible peace came over the sanctuary. Truly we are blessed as we begin a new year of ministry together. I looked around the room and remembered the wise words of Rev. Elder Don Eastman, "The juice is worth the squeeze."
Have a Happy New Year - let God be in control.
As we looked back over last year and gave thanks and let go, an incredible peace came over the sanctuary. Truly we are blessed as we begin a new year of ministry together. I looked around the room and remembered the wise words of Rev. Elder Don Eastman, "The juice is worth the squeeze."
Have a Happy New Year - let God be in control.
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