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Unfortunately, in today’s church-life, people often believe that the church should give to them rather than them giving to the church. Now, should the church provide for its members, visitors and guests? Absolutely! The church is all about serving others no matter what! But members, visitors and guests who are Christians are part and parcel of that serving community, not separate from it. And one way in which we “serve” is through generous giving of our financial resources to the work of the Lord in our congregation. Today we’re reminded that contributing to the need is God’s will for our lives and is one piece of the beautiful tapestry of the Christian life

Unfortunately, in today’s church-life, people often believe that the church should give to them rather than them giving to the church. Now, should the church provide for its members, visitors and guests? Absolutely! The church is all about serving others no matter what! But members, visitors and guests who are Christians are part and parcel of that serving community, not separate from it. And one way in which we “serve” is through generous giving of our financial resources to the work of the Lord in our congregation. Today we’re reminded that contributing to the need is God’s will for our lives and is one piece of the beautiful tapestry of the Christian life

“Being Constant in Prayer” (Romans 12:12) 1Thessalonians 5:16-24 PBJ Prayer is one of the single most amazing gifts that God gives to us. We’re allowed to come into God’s presence! We’re allowed to speak to the Lord of the Universe without fear! We’re allowed to speak to the Lord as we would to a best friend or a trusted father! Amazing and wonderful! And yet, we all have to admit that we don’t avail ourselves of this incredible gift. We all have to admit that we don’t speak to the Lord as we should, let alone “being constant in prayer”. So today we’ll be reminded that being constant in prayer is God’s will for our lives and is one piece in the beautiful tapestry of the Christian life!

“Being Patient in Trials”
Patience isn’t typically a human strong-suit. Patience isn’t something we human beings are very good at. We’re impatient when we’re young and not much changes as we age! And this is particularly true when it comes to suffering. When we suffer trials and tribulations brought on by this world, we want the Lord to fix our situation and we want Him to fix it now! But we’re reminded today that being patient in all circumstances, but in particular, being patient in trials, is God’s will in our lives and is one piece in the beautiful tapestry of the Christian life!

“Being Patient in Trials”
Patience isn’t typically a human strong-suit. Patience isn’t something we human beings are very good at. We’re impatient when we’re young and not much changes as we age! And this is particularly true when it comes to suffering. When we suffer trials and tribulations brought on by this world, we want the Lord to fix our situation and we want Him to fix it now! But we’re reminded today that being patient in all circumstances, but in particular, being patient in trials, is God’s will in our lives and is one piece in the beautiful tapestry of the Christian life!

One of the more difficult things about our world is that it can flat out make you sad. How many times have you thought to yourself “I have to stop watching the news on TV...it’s just depressing!” And yet, as a Christian living in what can be a “depressing” world, we are called to “rejoice”...but we’re called to a specific reason to rejoice, namely, the hope we have in our Lord Jesus Christ. Our hope is not sketchy but sure and certain. Our hope isn’t a “might be” but is a “done deal”. So today we’re reminded that rejoicing in the hope is God’s will in our lives and is one piece in the beautiful tapestry of the Christian life!