CM Update 8/22/10

Habakkuk 3:17-18 -- Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.

Things don't always go according to our plan in life. Sometimes we experience blessings, sometimes we experience struggles. But no matter what we go through...no matter how difficult our lives may become at any point in time, we CAN take joy in the God of our salvation.

This joy, however, will not come from our own will. It will only come from the manifestation of the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives as we set our minds on the things of the Spirit and not on the things of the flesh (Romans 8). Praise God for Jesus, who gives us His Spirit and makes it possible for us to take joy in our Father's salvation...even in the midst of hard times.

In the Grace of Christ,
Pastor Alan

Discussion Point

How did you find joy in the Lord during difficult times in your life?

Weekly Updates:

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Upcoming Events:

1. 5th Grade Graduation Dinner - Thursday, August 26th 5:30-7:30pm
   
2. CM Graduation Sunday - August 29th
3. CM Equipping for Ministry - Sunday, August 29th 1:30-3:00pm