Good morning, everyone
I would like to appreciate everyone who was instrumental in making Mother’s Day a significant and God-centred day for everyone. Thank you, Kathy and Cathy, for speaking from your hearts and sharing so vulnerably and honestly, allowing God to use you to speak to us in a powerful way. Thank you to the service planners and leaders, Kirstie and Lizzie, for putting together a service that honoured God and our mothers. To the two young men who quietly but efficiently do tech, Toby and Gideon, and to the men who run kids’ church so lovingly and effectively. I would also like to thank the Sandes for being at the door and Kim for morning tea. Nikki did such a good job of getting us gifts and flowers for our mothers. I had a grand time with the older kids, and they taught me a lot about good humility and bad humility. I will go and hang out with them again soon.
The Bible verses that Kathy and Cathy shared have formed who they are. I am sharing them for all of us to meditate on. I suggest you take your Bible and a notebook and read them slowly as you listen to what God may be saying to you through them, regardless of the season you are going through.
Cathy H’s verses…
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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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| Philippians 4: 4-7 |
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For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
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| Jeremiah 29:11-13 |
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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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| Isaiah 41:10-11 |
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Kathy H’s verses…
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Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
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| Psalm 119: 105 |
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He will feed his flock like a shepherd He will gather the lambs in his arms and carry them close to his heart He will gently lead their mothers.
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| Isaiah 40:11 |
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These commandments that I give to you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children Talk about them when you sit down or walk when you lie down and when you get up.
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| Deuteronomy 6:6-7 |
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For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you Do not fear I will help you.
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| Isaiah 41:13 |
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We’re starting another season, which goes by a few names. In
the business world it’s called ‘Q2’, in the education world it’s called ‘term
2′, and in the church world it’s called ‘waiting for Pentecost’. I pray that
each of us will remember that God’s grace and mercy transcend all our
misgivings in all seasons, and we are called to celebrate and also show grace
and mercy.
Have a week of mediating on these incredible verses.
Mato.
