Scripture: 2 Timothy 1: 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9 who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time
Observation: When I go into a new place to serve this passage, I think right now, should be my theme.
Application: I apply this to myself today as go into another year where I am serving. Hopefully this coming Sunday they will not see the same old same old from the same old same old. I hope and pray that my parishioners will not be ashamed my testimony or me and will join me in suffering for the gospel. There are things that need to be rearranged in my opioion to make the church more effective in ministry in the local community and in the world. There are some good tools out there that are available at little or no cost that can be utilized and adjusted to fit any community of faith, which will help them transform into what God has called us to be--saving stations--in my opinion. Places where souls gather to witness the power of God and the presences of God so they may give worship to the Almighty. It is a new day and it is a day that the Lord has made so let us be glad in it. Let us not be just for ourselves but for God and God's will.
Prayer: Lord help me be about you. Use me as a leader into the new day you have brought about and let every thing I do and say be for your glory and for the building of the kingdom. Love Stephen
Yieldedness: I will not be ashamed of my master as I am a slave to the grace of God.
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