2026 THEME — “SEEING LIFE FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE”
MARCH THEME: SEEING SCRIPTURE FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE
March is not simply about reading the Bible differently — it is about urgently learning to see reality through God’s Word when our nation itself feels the pressure of war and uncertainty. When headlines grow louder and opinions multiply, this is not the moment to lean on our own limited understanding, but to anchor our homes week by week in the steady truth of Scripture. From a parent’s perspective, bringing children to Awana and church is not about raising good reciters, but about raising steady believers whose lives are shaped by the Word — because when nations tremble and the world feels unstable, hearts grounded in Scripture will stand when everything else shakes. The goal is not perfect memory but planted hearts, trusting that even one verse hidden deeply can anchor a lifetime of decisions. So do not miss a Sunday in this journey; in a world filled with confusion and fear, the greatest gift we can give our families is steady exposure to God’s truth that guides every step.
SUNDAY’S SERVICE SUMMARY
This year has not been about reacting to events but about re-centering our hearts under God’s authority while the world feels unstable. As tensions rise in the middle east and fear presses in, we are reminded that Scripture—not headlines—defines reality for the believer. From learning to see prayer differently in January, stewardship in February, and now the Word in March, we turn from distraction and pride and ask not for more information, but for transformation that anchors us in His truth.
Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart
You Don’t Have a Time Problem. You Have a Treasure Problem
Matthew 6:21, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
Many believers quietly say the same thing: “I just don’t have time to be in the Word like I should.” Life feels crowded. The days fill quickly. Responsibilities press in from every direction. But when we examine our lives honestly, something becomes clear — the issue is rarely time. It is treasure. We somehow still find time for the news cycle, scrolling our phones, reading opinions, watching sports, consuming entertainment, or engaging in endless commentary about the world around us. Time appears when something matters to us. That is why Jesus did not say, “Where your time is, there will your heart be.” He said, “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” What we treasure naturally attracts our attention, our energy, and our schedule. What we do not treasure gets postponed. If Scripture feels optional in our daily lives, it is not because God gave us too little time. It is because our hearts have quietly assigned greater value to something else.
What You Treasure, You Protect
Every person protects what they treasure. People protect their savings, their reputation, their family photos, their favorite hobbies, and their comforts. The things we treasure receive our attention and our protection. Jesus said that the location of your treasure determines the direction of your heart. If your treasure is in earthly pursuits, your heart will orbit around earthly things. If your treasure is in the Word of God, your heart will be drawn toward truth, wisdom, and the voice of God. Consider Mary and Martha in Luke 10. Martha was busy with many responsibilities, but Mary sat at Jesus’ feet listening to His words. When Martha complained, Jesus did not rebuke her work — He exposed the deeper issue. He said Mary had chosen “that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Mary protected what she treasured. She guarded the moment with Jesus because she recognized its value. When God’s Word becomes precious, you begin protecting time with it the way a person protects something valuable.
What You Value, You Schedule
Time is not discovered — it is scheduled. People rarely forget things that matter deeply to them. Appointments that are valuable are written down, prioritized, and protected. If something truly matters, we arrange our lives around it. This is why Joshua 1:8 commanded God’s people: “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night.” God did not tell Joshua to read Scripture only when it was convenient. The Word was to become a rhythm of life. In today’s world, believers are constantly surrounded by voices shaping their thinking — news cycles, social media, cultural commentary, entertainment, and endless streams of information. If we do not intentionally schedule time with the Word, those voices will quietly become our teachers. You are being discipled every day. The question is not whether you are being shaped — the question is who is shaping you.
What Is Not Precious Will Always Be Postponed
Anything that does not feel precious will eventually become optional. This is one of the most dangerous spiritual drifts in modern Christianity. People do not usually reject the Bible outright — they simply postpone it. Days pass without opening it. Weeks slip by with only brief exposure. And slowly, almost unnoticed, the heart grows more familiar with culture than with Scripture. King David understood the danger of this drift. In Psalm 119:72 he declared, “The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.” David did not merely respect the Word — he treasured it. To him, Scripture was more valuable than wealth itself. When the Word becomes precious, reading it is no longer a duty — it becomes nourishment. The soul begins to crave what it once neglected.
Imagine two people receive a small wooden box from a relative. At first glance, it appears ordinary and unremarkable. One person tosses it into a closet and forgets about it. The other examines it carefully and discovers something remarkable — the box contains rare diamonds. Suddenly the box is no longer treated casually. It is protected, guarded, and treasured. The Word of God is like that box. If we believe it is ordinary, we treat it casually. But when we realize that within its pages are the wisdom of God, the voice of the Spirit, and the revelation of Christ Himself, it becomes priceless.
People do not neglect treasure. They pursue it.
The truth is sobering but freeing: you do not have a time problem — you have a treasure problem. When the Word becomes precious again, time will appear. Schedules will shift. Priorities will realign. And your heart will follow the treasure you have chosen. Jesus did not command us merely to respect Scripture. He invites us to treasure it. Because when the Word becomes your treasure, your heart will begin to move closer to Christ Himself. Piercing Question: If someone studied your calendar, your habits, and your screen time this week, would they conclude that the Word of God is one of your greatest treasures?
Warfare Prayer
Father, search my heart and expose what I truly treasure. Forgive me for allowing lesser voices to shape my thinking more than Your Word. Break every distraction that pulls my heart away from truth. Silence the noise of culture, the pull of entertainment, and the constant flood of opinions that compete for my attention. Create in me a hunger for Scripture that cannot be satisfied by anything else. Make Your Word precious to me again. Let it become the place where my heart rests, my mind is renewed, and my life is aligned with Your will. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Daily Challenge
For the next seven days, give the first fifteen minutes of your day to the Word before anything else — before news, messages, email, or social media. Ask yourself one simple question each day: “What did this passage reveal about God?” Treasure begins where attention is placed. When the Word receives your first attention, it begins reclaiming its rightful place as your greatest treasure.
THURSDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Britany Smith ~ Breast Cancer
John McClain’s Mother
Paul Bateman
Phillip Roach – Linda & Luther’s Son – Cancer
Roy Roach
Darlene Kelley – Cancer Treatment
Christopher Kelley
Don And Carol Franklin – Mae’s Uncle
Ed Franklin’s Son In Law – Heart Surgery
Gloria Young
Jean Partee
Sandra Mitchell
Tammy Shelnutt
Amy Garner’s Dad
Bentley Smith – Broken Leg
Carol Lawhead – Riverside in Conyers
Joni Oberhage
Linda Mays
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Brando Echarte
Debbie Foskey
Don Franklin’s Daughter, Darlene, Son, David
Ed Adkins – Friend of Brian Edwards
Jake Jenkins
June Cronan
Jean Partee’s Sister
Kim McClain’s Daughter, Amanda
Deon Lotter
Doris Loyd
Nancy Brown
Annette Ford
Andrea Nix– Friend of the Shelnutt’s
Angela Bryan’s Sisters
Ann Stanley
Danny Jarrard
Darlene Wiggins
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Friend of Linda Hodge
Gayle Sparks
James Burnette
Jessica Headrick
June Cronan’s Sister
June Davis
Kailey Bateman
Kim McClain’s Mother
Kim’s Sisters – Ann & Brenda
Lillianna Magnusson’s Mom
Lonzo Christian
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary Williams
Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom
Mrs. Franklin
Nora Allison
Ron And Johnnie Barry – Friends Of Ashton & Glenda Bateman
Scott Lanier
Scotty Nix
Stephanie Seivers – Friend of the Shelnutt’s
Steve Michaels
Tom Witcher