Shepherd's Heart 11/22/24
How do we know?
I am sure you have been asked or thought about that question before…
If you are married…how did you know that you were the right one?
Looking back on the selection of the college or career you chose…how did you know it was the right one?
How do we know where to invest our money, what destination to visit for our next vacation, what restaurant to dine at, what movie to see, what route to take to the airport, what friends to invest in…the list is endless.
We make decisions all the time.
How do we know that something is right and not just something we want or desire to be right?
As Christ followers, we have the guidance and direction of God. “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all else will be handed to you.” Matthew 6:33. Taking all our plans and desires before the Lord first, before we do anything else, is more than chance. Seeking God first will keep our steps heading toward what God wants. It is known as discernment, bathed in prayer, seeking to walk in the direction that we believe God would want us to walk. That means it is not our desire first, rather it is always God’s desire first.
In the life of Good Shepherd, God is doing amazing things! Look around and take note. God is bringing more people to our church family. There are more young families worshipping and connecting with us each week. Our worship is attracting those who want to grow deeper in their faith journey. Life Groups are bringing people closer together. The power of touching the least of these is bubbling up through our outreach and care support.
If you are asking “How do we know what direction to head in as a church?” Look around, spend some time in prayer and discernment, seek God and you will see what God is doing and join Him in the journey!
Seek God…trust God…we will know!
~Pastor Greg Wenhold
I am sure you have been asked or thought about that question before…
If you are married…how did you know that you were the right one?
Looking back on the selection of the college or career you chose…how did you know it was the right one?
How do we know where to invest our money, what destination to visit for our next vacation, what restaurant to dine at, what movie to see, what route to take to the airport, what friends to invest in…the list is endless.
We make decisions all the time.
How do we know that something is right and not just something we want or desire to be right?
As Christ followers, we have the guidance and direction of God. “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all else will be handed to you.” Matthew 6:33. Taking all our plans and desires before the Lord first, before we do anything else, is more than chance. Seeking God first will keep our steps heading toward what God wants. It is known as discernment, bathed in prayer, seeking to walk in the direction that we believe God would want us to walk. That means it is not our desire first, rather it is always God’s desire first.
In the life of Good Shepherd, God is doing amazing things! Look around and take note. God is bringing more people to our church family. There are more young families worshipping and connecting with us each week. Our worship is attracting those who want to grow deeper in their faith journey. Life Groups are bringing people closer together. The power of touching the least of these is bubbling up through our outreach and care support.
If you are asking “How do we know what direction to head in as a church?” Look around, spend some time in prayer and discernment, seek God and you will see what God is doing and join Him in the journey!
Seek God…trust God…we will know!
~Pastor Greg Wenhold
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