Sunday Words of Encouragment March 7, 2010

This morning our Pastor preached on "Recovering from Life's Disasters."  The (very) brief highlights are:
1. Release your grief. Matt 5:4; Psalm 62:8.  Remember that grief is a season, not a lifestyle.
2. Receive help from others. Gal 6:2.  Do not withdraw.  Instead reach out for help, encouragement and hope.
3.  Refuse to be bitter.  Heb 12:15; Job 11:13, 16; 1 Thes 5:18.  Focus on what is left, not what was lost.
4.  Remember what is important.  Luke 12:15; 1 Tim 6:7.  We brought nothing with us and we take nothing with us.  What really matters is our relationships.
5.  Rely on God. Phil 4:12-13.  When you have tried everything else...try prayer!  Although it should be the first thing we do, sometimes it is the last resort.

This was our choir song this morning!
I hope you will listen to the words - very powerful.
I couldn't find the lyrics to post.  

I love the words: "I know His word is true for I've seen what He can do!"

Verse for Today:
1 Thessalonians 5:18 New American Standard

[i]n everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

I prayed this morning for healing, health and hope for those who need each of these attributes!