by George | Oct 9, 2020 | Community News, Devotional, Newsletter
Community Church Ministry October Newsletter
“I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!”
Psalms 27:13-14
It seems 2020 is a year of waiting.
We have had to wait, while sheltering in place, to be able to eat in a restaurant, attend sporting events and go to the movie theater, just to name a few.
We have also been waiting for the end of the of the Corona Virus.
Sometimes it can be discouraging.
The psalmist nearly lost heart, but he believed that he “would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.”
Then the psalmist urges us to wait on the LORD:
“Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!”
Community Church Ministry is waiting on the LORD as well… We also have been waiting to start back doing the community dinners.
We are prayerfully considering doing to go Thanksgiving meals in November at several locations.
Meanwhile, we have been delivering dry good groceries to 3 locations every month. This was made possible by your generous donations.
So let’s keep waiting on the LORD.
Pray with us for an end to the Corona Virus, but that many will come to know the LORD. Also, please pray for Community Church Ministry that we will have the discernment to know when to do the meals, and for our health and safety.
Last, pray about partnering with us to reach your neighborhood.
May God bless you with all Spiritual blessings!–
Blessings!
Pastor George Nix
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by George | Oct 9, 2020 | Community News, Devotional, Newsletter
At Least You Are Breathing!
“In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.”
Job 12:10
I hate needles. When lab work day comes, I get anxious when I think about getting stuck.
I had to get blood work done recently, and as the nurse inserted the needle, she noticed something. “At least you are breathing.” She said. “A lot of people hold their breath!” (I find that by relaxing and taking deep breaths, it lessens my needle anxiety!)
At least you are breathing… Sometimes we take life for granted. We should be thankful for life, for every breath we breathe.
We have to wear masks pretty much wherever we go. So, when we get home, and can finally take the mask off, we are elated. I find myself taking a deep breath.
The uncomfortableness of wearing a mask can make us empathetic for those who consistently struggle to breathe.
I’ve ministered to several COPD patients over the years. I’ve asked if being short of breath causes them to pray more. Almost all say yes. They ask God to help them breathe. They also express a thankfulness for being able to breathe.
So, go outside if you can. Sit for a moment. Breathe deeply. Hold it. Exhale. Repeat.
Doesn’t that feel great?
Life may be difficult, but don’t forget to breathe. Remember to be thankful for every breath, and every moment that God gives you.
by George | Sep 30, 2020 | Community News, Devotional, Newsletter
Reboot
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:1-2
It’s kind of a tired old joke, but this has been the first remedy suggested by the average IT person… “Have you tried unplugging and plugging it back in?”
They are suggesting you do a “reboot” of the computer, phone or tablet.
What is a reboot? Vocabulary.com says: “To reboot is to reload the operating system of a computer: to start it up again. Booting is starting a computer’s operating system, so rebooting is to start it for a second or third time. Rebooting is usually necessary after a computer crashes, meaning it stops working because of a malfunction.”
Quota.com says:
“When you reboot your computer, all the processes which are currently residing in your RAM are wiped off, the RAM is cleaned up and then the computer takes a fresh start. Fresh start means loading up the bootloader program again and every further process is started again freshly.”
In the same way, our minds need a reboot. A fresh start.
We need to get rid of whatever is clogging our minds, causing it to not run properly.
Worry, doubt, fear, anxiety, anger… Just to name a few.
We have to present ourselves as a “living sacrifice” to God. Paul tells us not to conform to the world, but be “transformed by the renewing of our mind.”
Refreshed and renewed.
My pastor friend Jason Stockton suggests that when you have your quiet time with God, start out by doing a “mind dump.” Write down anything on your mind, like a to do list, or things that are bothering you. Then, set it aside, read the Word, pray and listen to God. Ask Him to cleanse your heart and renew (reboot) your mind. Give it a fresh start!
May God give you peace, and clarity as He renews and refreshes your mind.
