Posted on Mar 31, 2017 in BLOG, Devotions | Tags: freewill
Day 27: Friday, March 31, 2017
Rev. Sela Finau
Freewill
Scripture: Proverbs 16:9 (NRSV) The human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.
Devotion: One of the greatest gift of God to humanity is freewill. We are able to choose our own attitude and direction in life. Sometimes we don’t always make the right choice. We rush to make decisions or have the wrong motives. We even sometimes choose not to choose and the consequences haunt us for our indecisions.
Sometimes the problem with choices is that there are too many and no clear understanding of which way is right and which way is wrong. Other times, we may feel that we have no choice. God gave us the gift of freewill so we can make wise choices. Through guidance from the Bible and the Holy Spirit, we should be making the right choices. When we feel we have made the wrong choice, we can ask God to help us choose again and direct our steps. We do not have to be stranded in the desert or in the middle of nowhere. We can always find hope in asking God to redirect our steps and to bring us back on the right track.
During the season of Lent, if you are on the wrong track, simply ask God to redirect your steps and help you get back on the right path.
Prayer: Holy God, we give you thanks for gifting us freewill. As we make plans for our life, help us to stay on course. Amen
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Posted on Mar 30, 2017 in BLOG, Latest News, Upcoming Events |
Confirmation Class Begins This Sunday
Confirmation Class will begin April 2 and end May 28. Classes will be led by Tylor Cavender on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. This is an 8-week class. Youth friends and neighbors are also welcome.
Sign up on Sunday or send us an
email to sign up online.
Sign up as a student, mentor, helper, and/or snack leader.
If you have any questions, please contact the church office, ph. 512-352-2593 or email:
office@fumctaylor.org.
Posted on Mar 30, 2017 in BLOG, Devotions |
Day 26: Thursday, March 30, 2017
Shelly Mosher
Refuge in Darkness
Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2 1 (NIV) Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.
Devotion: Lately, my trust in humans has been broken. My marriage of 27 years is gone. Betrayal, anxiety, anger, grief, emptiness. And yet, with every step God has carried me through the darkness. My trust in God has increased as my trust in others decreased. I have learned to fully rely on God to provide refuge. When there was no way, God forged a new path. When there was no forgiveness in my heart, God has found a way to soothe the bitterness and hurt. I am still not 100 percent. I am still finding my way in this new territory, but I know that God will deliver me through this time. God has promised and in God I trust.
Prayer: Lord God, today we pray for those who are grieving the loss of relationship. Help them to find refuge in you, fight their battles for them and send your angels to lift them up.
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Posted on Mar 29, 2017 in BLOG, Challenge, Latest News |
Our challenge for this week:
Take a 2nd look at someone and look beyond their
outward appearance and into their heart.
Posted on Mar 29, 2017 in BLOG, Challenge, Latest News |
Our challenge from last week: Make a connection with someone and invite them to church!
