Whenever I start to struggle to sustain hope and joy in this life on mission, I find that reflecting on two questions gives me insight on the source of the problem:

1) Where am I seeking significance?

2) Where am I seeking security?

Of course, the best answer to both questions is God.  By the work of the Spirit, through faith in Jesus Christ, we are adopted into God’s family. We are God’s children!  Nothing offers greater significance than that!   Nothing could be more secure!

But still, many messages about that suggest I need to pursue security and significance elsewhere.  And quite a few of those messages are coming from my own fears and pride.

We’ll be taking a look at the last chapter of Philippians for insight.  I hope you can join us, but regardless, may the Lord lead you to sustained joy and hope!

We’ll meet at the St. Johns Room at Faith Community Church, 3450 CR210, 6:45pm, July 14.  I hope to see you there.

For your calendar:

July 28 – 6:00 – 8:30  Listen Love Pray and Eat.

August 11 – 6:45 – 8:00  Worship Gathering

August 25 – 5:00 -8:30 Neighborhood Ministry Summit Listen Love Pray and Eat