GUIDANCE

Dancing With God
When I meditated on the word Guidance,
I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word.
I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing.
When two people try to lead, nothing feels right.
The movement doesn't flow with the music,
And everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky.
When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead,
Both bodies begin to flow with the music.
One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back
Or by pressing Lightly in one direction or another.
It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully.
The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness
Gentle guidance and skill .
My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw "G": I thought of God, followed by "U" and "I".
"God, "U" and "I" dance."
God, you, and I dance.
As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust
That I would get guidance about my life.
Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
My prayer for you today is that God's blessings
And mercies are upon you on this day and everyday.
May you abide in God, as God abides in you.
Dance together with God, trusting God to lead
And to guide you through each season of your life.
This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached.
If God has done anything for you in your life,
Please share this message with someone else.
Interceding in prayer is one of the best gifts
we give and receive.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards;
So let's continue to pray for one another.
And I Hope You Dance !

SACPC Confirmation Class 2009

"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10

Metamorphosis 2008 Notes

This life, therefore, is not righteousness but growth in righteousness,
not health but healing,
not being but becoming,
not rest but exercise.

We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing toward it;
the process is not yet finished but it is going on;
this is not the end but it is the road.
all does not yet gleam in glory but all is being purified.

-Martin Luther

Every day we are changing...He is changing us if we are in relationship with Him. If not, the world and Satan may change us. We never stay the same. We are constantly "striving toward the goal of Heaven" which He has promised.
Philippians 3:13-14

He intends for us to live in this world with nonbelievers and other sinners. He did not intend for us to separate ourselves so we can sit on the side and judge others. We should be living with and communicating His love to adults and kids who do not know Him. That is not to say we are supposed to engage in their behavior so we have to be discerning. This means, when the behavior starts that does not honor God...we walk away...but without judging, belittling, or feeling superior...because it might be us next week. We are to "make disciples of all nations" and we can only do this if we have a relationship with others.
Matthew 28:19

We have to take time to talk with God daily to be in relationship with Him and to know and understand the plan He has for our lives...and so He can help us to understand how to interpret things that are going on around us.
Mark 1:35

The Sixth Grade Metamorphosis 08

Curbside Cafe

Dates for Curbside for fall semester are:
September 11, 25
October 9, 23
November 6, 20
December 4, 18

Meet at the kitchen at SACPC at 5:30!

Back to School

1 Corinthians 12:7

• Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits. All kinds of things are handed out by the Spirit, and to all kinds of people!

We had an awesome summer: church trips, mission trips, camps, sports, sun, water, jobs, and low stress! Now it is time for us to get back into it: school. Just like the forgiveness of Jesus, our slate is clean. We start anew!

Maybe we should think of school in the context of 1 Corinthians 12:7. In addition to all the family, church, and cool summer activities, school is a place where we can find "something to do that shows who God is!" Maybe it is academics...maybe it is sports...maybe it is leadership...maybe it is activities...maybe it is writing...maybe it is photography...maybe it is enthusiasm...maybe it is speaking...maybe it is the way we act toward others...maybe it is encouragement...maybe it is teaching. Whatever our gifts, each of us is given "something to do that shows who God is." That is an awesome gift and He expects us to develop and use our special skills to His glory in the service of others.

So think of school not as a place of pressure, competition, busy work and boredom. Think of school as a cool place where you get to try out all that God has to offer. School is a place to discover your talents and passions...things you are really good at and move your heart. Maybe we should be really excited to start school...God is there. And God has big plans for us if we stay connected. Imagine what it would be like if we thought about school like we do about Great Escape or Fun in the Son. What if we expected to find God and were looking for Him to work everyday at school.

"Something to do that shows who God is!" Wow! What's your thing?

Welcome to the FOLD