It’s OK to grieve for a moment when you realize the “normal” you’re hoping to get back to won’t be what it once was. And, at the same time, remember Christ is still our anchor and our Hope!
My heart’s been heavy today for The Church. Tough decisions ahead and church leaders need Spirit-given wisdom. What’s next? How will we get there? Are we praying for a unified, repentant spirit? I don’t want to emerge (whenever that is) from this the same. We weren’t meant to.
I think this would have been my 8th @ciybelieve conference this year with @gsmnoblesville and @gsmcarmel. Truly a highlight of the year for me in MS ministry and I’m so bummed for the… https://t.co/n9VfO1YN3S
Be strong and VERY courageous, Church. Let us be the first to tear down our idols, do the work we know should be done -- not for after this is all over, but because it happened in the first place. The Lord is rooting for us! And He will be glorified.
Glad I did the right thing and checked-in on my 80-something year-old neighbor today. Yeah, this is strange and its hard, but all the small things make HUGE impacts right now. Even laughing and smiling!
What’s the difference between Israel complaining in the wilderness versus Israel lamenting in the Psalms?
Lament vs complaint:
A lament is an appeal to God based on confidence in His character; a complaint is an accusation against God that maligns His character.