Another Ahhhha Moment -

Sunday we honored the graduates and Bruce brought a great message - not only did he encourage the youth and speak life into them, he brought forth great nuggets of truth to the body. In his message he made a statement that caught my attenetion. It did so because, I had said the same thing to Donald recently. He said the church is in danger of becoming, "just another church on the corner". Seriously, I shared my fears with Donald using those same words. I said, "If we don't continue to seek God's directions, we will become just another church on the corner". I say all of this to say - everywhere I go I sense overwhelmed, exhausted people. Sometimes I want to just scream - STOP - REFOCUS! I find myself getting caught up in the busyness of this crazy world, forgetting my purpose and calling here. My heart hurts when I see relationships stuggleing and I miss real, heartfelt conversations with friends and family. Back to my point.........the thought of becoming just another church on the corner, stirred me. What must we do to prevent this from happening?

1. Keep the main thing the main thing - Jesus - The Kingdom of God!
2. Don't sweat the small stuff!
3. Make the most of every conversation, meeting, divine encounter!
4. Every moment spent in the presence of God is preparation and empowerment for what is to
come!
5. My responses deeply effect those I come in contact with!
6. Do not fear man!
7. Don't create anything we've seen before-Walk confidently in the vision God gives!
8. Relationship over Programs - Don't get so caught up in my agenda that I miss opportunity for
building, renewing, and restoring relationship!
9. Worship him - seek His direction - Know who I am in Him!
10. Lighten up on yourself! There is Joy in His Presence and Power to overcome!

Basicly.... we won't become "another church on the corner", if we Seek first the Kingdom of God, (Matthew 6:33)

Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.


Psalm 27:3-5 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.


THOSE HE CALLS - HE EQUIPS- DO NOT LOOSE HEART!