February 25, 2010

Opening Hymns:
Cry of my Heart 42 (B/B)
Knowing You 162 (passion songbook)

Scripture Reading:
Psalm 27:7-14

Message Center of My Life
Yesterday we saw how brave David was. With the Lord on his side David was not afraid of the enemies that may attack him. Today’s scripture, in part, describes why David wasn’t afraid. One of the big reasons I had mentioned yesterday… God is more powerful than all our enemies. The other reason for David’s bravery was that David wasn’t focusing on earthly things. If we put too much emphasis on our earthy positions it can create more stress than comfort. Earthly things perish with time. They can be with us at one moment, and gone the next. If we were to put those at the center of our lives, think about how terrifying that would be. Especially if you’re like me and you lose things. I would be having a panic attack every day if my owned things were of great importance to me.

During the second half of this psalm David reveals how he can be courageous. He has put God at the center. His greatest desire is to know God more. This is something that no one on earth can take away from him. No famine or war would make God go away. By caring about the Lord and His will, David’s heart is secure. He has no reason to fear anything. I hope that we too can shift our focus so that God is at the center. We need not fear economic hardships. Instead, we can look to God and seek His face, and His will.

Time of Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer

Closing Hymn
My Life Is in You, Lord 120(red)

May the Lord bless you and keep you: May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." Amen.

Go in peace, and serve the Lord
Thanks be to God