The Connection

God moves when we pray! Oh, I know He is not limited to our involvement in prayer, but we are the ones who enjoy the experience and see what God is doing when we seek him. In light of that, let me remind you about a new prayer ministry at FCC. If you want to take a few minutes and join a group of people who desire to see the workings of the Lord come to fruition, then you will want to plan on being in our chapel on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30. Even if you can’t be there the entire hour, you can pop in and spend a few moments listening to the direction of the Holy Spirit as He fills the hearts of those in the room.

 

Last Tuesday was the grand opening of the new ministry and I want to share a short testimony that resulted from the night. Holly Gillespie wrote,

“I had to take a minute and email this morning to tell you the prayer meeting last night was INCREDIBLE!  I couldn't have even imagined it in my head!  There were about 15 people there.  I can't even describe it in words.  15 people were gathered at the front of the chapel sitting on the floor and in front chairs.  Some prayed out loud, some spoke phrases of agreement, some shared scripture, some remained silent.  Some went to others in their pain and wrapped their arms around them and covered them in prayer.  Some prayed with such power and authority for FCC it blew my mind.  I believe with all my heart it will grow.  The people there last night experienced our Living God and were moved... no doubt... and I know more will come.” 

 

I was reminded this morning that God is more than available and we will find him as we seek him with all our hearts. Why not consider giving this new ministry a shot to see if you can get to know the Living Lord just a little bit better.

 

See you all next Sunday. I am going to look at God’s insight for giving. There is not a better time or more desperate scenario than right now to see and try the plan of God. We can trust in many things, and often those things fail us. We can trust in God and know without a doubt He is faithful and we can travel on secure ground.

 

P.S. Please remember to go to your knees before you go to the polls on November 4^th.

 

Have a blessed week.

Mike

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy the Presence of God

I have the opportunity to read many articles that race across my computer screen each week. Today, I want to share this thought with you and then try to provide a little encouragement.

 

Ella Wheeler Wilcox said, “One ship drives east and another drives west with the selfsame winds that blow; ‘Tis the set of the sails, and not the gales which tells us the way to go.”

 

One of the blessings of the Christ-follower is knowing that Jesus will help us set the sails of life. We have the entire story of Jesus before us and we can learn to love, act and pray like him. We can see the example of God himself, as Jesus came as the exact representation of the Creator. The disciple of Christ has the privilege of enjoying the presence of the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort as we attempt to set our sails of life in a manner which will honor our God.

 

So, in the week in front of us, may we cut time into our over packed schedules to sit and be quiet enough to hear the direction of the One who is in charge of the winds that blow. What better time than the present to close the door on the world for a few minutes each day and see what God has in store for you.

 

May you have a blessed week as you spend time with your heavenly Dad!

Mike