No Complaints

The best years in life are those between birth and death. – Anon  

Through good times and a lot of suffering, Jesus made the most out of his life here on earth so at the last he could profoundly say “It is finished.” WOW!  

Complain, complain, complain! Sometimes it seems it’s all we can do or it’s all we hear from others. It almost makes one think life is not worth the living no matter what age one reaches. But in truth, it really doesn’t matter how young or old one is the best time of life is right now. No matter the circumstances, good or bad, up or down, sickness or health, the joy or misery that comes out of them will be directly proportional to the effort and attitude we attack them with. True we may not like our station in life right now but God still expects us to ‘rejoice’ in it, meaning we can look for the lessons and inspiration He would have us learn from it. Today is a great gift just full of blessings and benefits if we know how to approach it. The choice is ours and ours alone.  

Until tomorrow….  

Pastor Botts  

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – I Thessalonians 5:16-18

All opened up

Once you open the floodgates, you cannot tell the water where to run. – T. Sowell  

Yes, Job's friends were miserable comforters indeed, but he did invite them over. Hmm!  

When the levees gave way a few years ago in New Orleans, the only thing left to do was assess the damage afterwards. It was much more damage than expected or estimated. So it is when we decide to engage our enemy - Satan. So often, when Satan comes our way with his calling card many of us will hold a debate with him. This is wrong and plays right into his hands, just ask Eve. The implications of one sinful encounter are enormous and impact far more people than you will ever imagine. Satan will always take us further than we want to go, stay longer than our invitation, and cost us more than we ever anticipated. As the day unfolds may we be wise and practice much self-control.  

Until Monday…..  

Pastor Botts  

“Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.” – I Thessalonians 5:21-22  

P.S. - Don't forget Prayer Breakfast tomorrow morning at 9AM and our Annual Business Meeting this Sunday following morning service.