Tired of Life | Oct. 3rd

 “I am weary with crying out; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God.”

   Psalm 69:3

   Beloved, the Lord has promised never to forsake us; however, there are seasons when we feel He has. One of the beautiful things about the Psalms is that nothing is hidden. We see the raw emotions that some Christians try to hide or ignore..

   Some Christians act as if nothing terrible has ever happened to them in life. While others make you feel they have never doubted God, questioned their faith, or have been upset with God. There is true sorrow in the Christian life. Moments when we wonder if God hears us, sees us, or even knows we exist.

  We are exhausted in prayer, tired of trying to believe, and wonder what the point of the trials is. In these seasons be not dismayed. Do not think that you are the only child of God who has ever dealt with such thoughts and conflicting feelings. But know this, many have come before you and others in the same place today, but God has never failed His people. His grace will prove sufficient, and mercy is covering you more than the cares of life. The cross proves the unfailing love of God and His promises

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Prayer of Encouragement | Oct. 1st

 “If we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him. If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask, and God will give him life.”

  1 John 5:15-16

  It is a common occurrence to see teammates, friends, family, and fans rooting for players from the sidelines. People are doing all they can to encourage their favorite player. Even though the player cannot hear, we scream and clap our hands.

  Beloved, imagine this exhortation from John to the church. With the assurance that God hears us, we should pray for our fellow believers in the midst of their battle against sin. The promise is that God will enable the penitent believer to endure unto the end.

  The Lord Himself will strengthen and encourage His people. He will not leave them unto the evil one or allow them to remain in their condition. Everyone is going through the process of sanctification. We stumble in the midst of our race, but it is the Lord who has promised life and victory. Let us pray for one another as we run the race that is set before us. God has promised to hear, to answer, and to keep us to the end.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight

Everlasting Light | Sep. 30th

 “Your sun shall no more go down, nor your moon withdraw itself; for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended.”

  Isaiah 60:20

   Beloved, with Christ we have more than a light at the end of the tunnel. We are often told to look at the bright side of circumstances, but if the truth be told, there is none. We do not see tomorrow, and we are in the dark concerning the future.

  However, God is providentially working in your life. Because of Him, we are not in complete darkness, no matter how difficult the situation or how painful the sorrow. The Lord is with us, guiding us, even if we are passing through the valley of death. With Him, there is nothing to dread. Take comfort today, believe that the Lord is with you. Christ is the peace and hope that can never be extinguished from our lives.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight