Everything is coming together as we prepare to kick off our brand new series titled "WURD"! We sent out extra invites to over 170 families whose children attend our Sunset Christian Academy. And today I am praying for an outstanding response to this effort! We've also printed up an extra number of bulletin's as we anticipate an increase in our normal attendance. Who is coming with you this weekend? Many of your family and friends are just one invite away from experiencing a changed life!
I am focusing on this topic first and foremost for myself. I desire a wholesome tongue, one that speaks what is pleasing to the Lord.
I am focusing on this topic first and foremost for myself. I desire a wholesome tongue, one that speaks what is pleasing to the Lord.
Many, like myself, have discovered that making New Year's Resolutions, counting to ten, or implementing dozens of other self-help efforts have been completely unsuccessful at controlling this unruly member. Recently I've overheard so many conversations or read numerous Facebook postings that have simply stunned me. I've heard word's I'd never use in my interactions with others. Some of those word's were quite hurtful, damaging and downright unbecoming of a person who claims to be a follower of Christ.
Is it possible to "clean up" our mouths, or would a person practically have to become a castaway on an island in total isolation from others to accomplish such a feat with his or her tongue? Even then, that person's "self-talk" would probably still remain critical and negative in many ways.
Is it possible to "clean up" our mouths, or would a person practically have to become a castaway on an island in total isolation from others to accomplish such a feat with his or her tongue? Even then, that person's "self-talk" would probably still remain critical and negative in many ways.
The only real hope for improvement is to allow the Holy spirit to be in total control of our speech.
I want to challenge you to become sensitive to the godly lessons we will learn together in the next several weeks. If you've discovered that this is an area where you've shown little to no verbal wisdom in the past then make the decision today to move toward spiritual maturity in this area by learning to speak the right words at the right moment, in the right way. All of us can transform our words into a wellspring of life! You can determine your future quality of life by the words you speak today!
Let's take this journey together. It will no doubt be adventurous and at times difficult too. But as we arrive at our destination, our connection to God and each other will most definitely be closer and stronger!
PS: IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF SUNSET CHAPEL OR FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT US ..... THE CLASSES START THIS SUNDAY AS WELL @ 9:30 AM for the NEXT 4 WEEKS.
There are "AWESOME" things ahead as we head into 2012!
Pastor Russ DeBord
