Do you ever think about how you act – or fail to react? This week I have had a severe case of the “Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda”s. You know, when we say, “I should have done this”, or “I could have done that”, or if things had been different “I would have done…” Our world is in turmoil. We face many issues. I find myself not knowing what to say or how to express my own deep thoughts without assuming the feelings and perspectives of others, and so, I chose Sunday morning to say nothing.
Monday morning, as I spent time in prayer, I realized that I needed to hear other perspectives, I needed to listen to other voices. I was provided another voice by an email I received recommending that I listen to a sermon by one of the pastors on our District. I am attaching the link for his message. I found his words – and his sharing of God’s Word – both challenging and encouraging. His perspective was a gift from God, one of the voices I needed to hear. Please take some time and listen. I would love to hear your thoughts. Here is a link to Rev. David Hartfield-Dyels’ sermon.
Monday evening I met with many of the pastors on our District to discuss, ponder and pray about the turmoil we are facing as a nation. On Sunday morning I will be sharing a video presented by our District Superintendent. While difficult to watch at times, this brought great hope as we watched God work through His people.
This Sunday, our denomination is presenting “A Call to Prayer and Fasting for Change.” Some may choose to fast all food, some a meal, some an activity. But all of us can choose to fast and pray in some way. Here is a link to the article from our General Superintendents.
https://nazarene.org/article/call-prayer-and-fasting-change
May God’s Presence fill you with hope as you trust in Him.