In this special service dedicated to worshiping God and honoring mothers, we’ve delved into the profound essence of parenthood as a divine journey marked by God’s provision, wisdom, and unending love. Worship, we’ve learned, is not just about singing songs or attending services but living a life filled with praise, prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship with believers—a life deeply connected to God and His family. Through the illustrations of the crimson lifeline from the ceiling, the kinked water hose, and Braxton’s IV bag, we’ve grasped the concept that God’s blessings flow abundantly when we actively engage in worship and maintain a strong connection with Him.
Sunday’s message is a heartfelt invitation to all mothers, fathers, and grandparents who may look back wishing they knew “then” what they know “now” about raising their children. Parenthood is an endless journey filled with uncertainties and constant learning, impossible without a connection to God’s specific supply for each child. Children come into this world with unique needs, and navigating those needs can feel overwhelming without an instruction book. Yet, God intended parents to rely on Him for guidance and support in this challenging role. Parenting reminds us that we don’t have to know everything; we just need to seek wisdom and strength from the One who does. It’s a lifelong journey with different stages and challenges, but with God as our source of wisdom and strength, we can navigate the complexities of parenting with grace, resilience, and unwavering faith, fulfilling His purpose in shaping the lives of our children. The divine dependency empowers mothers to continue learning, growing, and seeking guidance from God in every aspect of their parenting journey, trusting in His unfailing love and provision.
Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart
Ephesians 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”
Being exposed in God’s light is always a signal to us to once again draw our supply from Him.
The Christian life is a life that has already been lived for us.
And now this life that has already been lived is continuously being supplied to us.
The Greek word in the New Testament depicts the Christian life as a supplied life.
For example, Philippians 1:19 says, “For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,”
In the ancient world the Greek word for supply was used to describe the person who was responsible for a chorus of singers or dancers.
In brief, this person was responsible for supplying all the needs of all the members of the chorus.
He was “the supplier.”
The Greek word meant that he was both a leader and a provider of all the needs of the chorus.
Whether it was clothing, food, or money, he supplied everything; and he supplied it lavishly and abundantly, without rationing or restriction.
Today this New Testament word for “supply” can be likened to students who are at a university on full scholarships.
They are very relaxed.
They are free from anxiety about their needs.
They do not have to work their way through school; they just receive all the benefits of their scholarships.
All their practical needs are cared for.
Their tuition is cared for.
Their research needs are cared for.
Everything is fully supplied.
This is the thought behind this word.
When the apostle Paul applied this word to the Christian life, he was conveying that everything in the Christian life is provided for.
The normal Christian life is like being on a full spiritual scholarship with everything provided for us.
Paul surely had this in mind when he declared in Ephesians 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:”
Until Tomorrow
With A Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Jackson
MONDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Wayne Adams
Alice Barton’s Family
Linda Hodges Family in passing of her older brother.
Kim McClain
Tom Graham (Sandra’s Husband) – Back in Hospital
John McClain’s Mother
Amy Garner
Amy Garner’s Mom & Dad
Andrew Halevi & Daughter
Ashely Burn’s Sisters
Coly/Connor – Allison’s G’sons
Dan Haines
Darlene Wiggins
David Burnette
David Harrison – Riverside
Deanna Fowler
Denise Hulsey – Jordan’s G’mother
Donnie Butler’s Dad
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Drew
Easton Fielder
Ed Mays
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Faith Burnette
Freddie May’s Mom
George & Linda Alexander
James Burnette
James Garner’s Friend
Joanie/Jeanie Mom
Jodi Bateman
John Austin
June Cronan’s Sister
Junior Stephens
Kailey Bateman
Kim McClain’s Mother
Krista Hilscher
Larry Barker
Lee Cronan
Lillanna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Linda Hodges’ Sister
Lonzo Christin
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary Sims
Marynell Ford
Maureen Brown
Michael Stanley
Miles Bradshaw
Nora Allison
Pastor & Mrs. Driskell
Ricky Gipson
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Roseleigh Osborn
Sandra Graham
Scott Lanier
Soso Nzolo – 17 Yr. Old South African Pastor’s Daughter
Susan & Alexis Tesone
Susan Mosley
Tom Witcher