How time flies! We have entered into the second month of 2009. Thank God for the zeal and the passion He has given us! Lets continue to press on to worship God and serve Him. Read a daily bread entry recently and found it pretty interesting and ministering. Here's how it goes:
We always crave change in a new year. This is why in January 1 we start diets, exercise programs, and new hobbies. Of course, a month later we're usually back to our old bad habits. Maybe that's because we crave too big a change and do not have enough power and will to make the changes. I wonder how many Jesus-followers have made commitments to change and grow spiritually but are experiencing frustration because they don't have will and power to carry out those steps. Paul addresses this issue in his letter to the Philippians. As he encouraged them to work out their salvation with fear and trembling (2:12), Paul said they would not be on their own. God Himself would energize them to grow and carry out His tasks. The first area affected would be the desire to change and grow. He was also working to give them the power to make the actual changes (v.13).
"It is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure." Philippians 2:13
God has not left us alone in our struggles to attain spiritual growth. He helps us want to obey Him, and then He gives us the power to do what He wants. Ask Him to help you want to do His will:)
Look forward to!:
One more week to LOVE FEST! Yes Detonate will be celebrating The Love:):) This Valentine's Day, 14th Feb, at Spring Grove clubhouse! Please be so kind to rsvp with Sister Ruth or Brother Darren if you are coming, together with your friends! Final details up this saturday!
Discipleship 2009!
This Week @ Detonate:
Pastor Bryan, our very familiar senior will be here to deliver God's Word! Its been a joy to have him in our midst and we believe God will be speaking through this faithful servant:) So cya at 5pm sharp!