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Reflection for January and February
God is able for our time and all times.
Paul’s first letter to I Corinthians 10:13, “No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you be able to endure it.”
For all of us who call ourselves Christians believe strongly in a God who always delivers. Sometimes it may seem overwhelming, but according to Paul if we endure, God will provide the way. Within our community we lean on each other while we look to God. This is how we get our strength to meet the testing of each day.
I believe that when we practice the following it strengthens us and build community.
Faith, knowing that God will always hear and respond to our requests. Although we may not have evidence, it remains our hope especially in times of doubt.
Prayer, time spend with God in silence or verbally. To refuel our minds, soul and body as we offer praise, worship and thanksgiving to God.
Study, seeking to get a deeper understanding of God, allowing it to give meaning to our lives. In the end to share with others out of our experience and bring them closer to God.
Fellowship, Sharing our life experiences of faith with others both within and outside our Christian community. To create a sense of family, bringing our differences to include all people.
Serving others in need, the greatest joy of showing others how God intended for us to care for each other. To share our material goods, reflecting an image of love for our fellow human beings.
As we begin this new year, let us make God the center all things in our lives. He provides everything and to him we give all the praise and the glory. Use every opportunity to make a difference for good. Time loss will never return, and regret is never a good thing. If we love God, we will love one another, because he first love.
Let us now ask God for strength, wisdom and guidance for a future filled with hope and possibilities. To renew our faith trusting God for his ever-constant presence in our journey of life.
Love and laugh often.
Canon Winston Wright.
