Eliminating the hurry to embrace new rhythms of work and rest.

Gratitude is the heartbeat of a true worshipper. When we gather to worship, our hearts naturally overflow with thanks for who God is and for all the Lord has done. This message should invite the congregation to rediscover how thankfulness shapes and deepens our encounter with the living God.

Worship is a celebration of God’s goodness! It is a joy we experience together and a joy we are called to share. When we worship, we not only draw close to the heart of God, but we also shine His light to a world that longs for hope. This message reminds us that our worship speaks powerfully, even to those who have yet to believe.

We long for God because our hearts desire to be near God. God is always present with us, but in worship we become especially aware of His presence in a way that renews and fills us. That closeness is what we truly long for when we gather to worship.

Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:4-6 stop us in our tracks:

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.”

One body. One Spirit. One hope. One Lord. One faith. One baptism. One God.

The American Journal of Psychology defined fear as "the anticipation of pain." There's a lot of avenues and outlets putting what we fear on display. It's crippling. However, the scriptures remind us that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but rather one of power, love, and a sound mind. How does Paul instill this in the Ephesians? Let's release the barrier of fear and trust God.