2026 THEME — “SEEING LIFE FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE”
February – Seeing Mission Giving from God’s Perspective
There was a time when making ends meet felt like a miracle in itself, yet I chose to trust the Lord with my tithe and my Faith Promise offering anyway. As we enter Missions Emphasis Month—Seeing Missions from God’s Perspective—I’m reminded that obedience given in weakness is often where God shows His greatest power. What felt risky and sacrificial to me, God used to change my heart and open doors I never could have planned. We’ll be encouraged by hearing from Brian Busby of Calvary Children’s Home, who will share how gifts like those—given in faith, not abundance—are bringing real hope to children in need. It’s living proof that when we place what little we have in God’s hands, He multiplies it in ways that transform lives, including our own.
SUNDAY’S SERMON SUMMARY
From a believer’s daily walk, prayer slowly shifts from a planned activity into a steady companion. It moves beyond finding the right words and becomes an ongoing awareness of God’s nearness. Instead of starting and stopping with spoken prayers, it quietly shapes how we listen, choose, and respond. What once felt occasional becomes instinctive, guiding us through ordinary moments and hidden pressures, until prayer is no longer something we enter—but the atmosphere we live within.
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Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart
Turning Ordinary Moments into Holy Ground
“Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” — Colossians 3:17
We often associate holiness with special places and sacred moments—church services, prayer closets, or quiet retreats. Yet Scripture reveals that God never limited His presence to religious spaces. From His perspective, every moment is an invitation. Prayer was never designed to be confined to silence or formality; it was meant to be lived. When we acknowledge God’s nearness, ordinary life becomes sacred ground, and everyday routines are transformed into acts of worship.
God’s Presence Defines the Space
Holiness has never been about geography—it has always been about presence. When Moses encountered the burning bush, the desert did not change, but the moment did because God was there. In the same way, our kitchens, offices, cars, and hospital rooms become holy when we recognize God’s presence within them. Awareness turns routine into reverence. When we invite God into our daily lives, we discover He has been waiting there all along.
Worship Is a Way of Living, Not a Place to Visit
Colossians 3:17 shifts worship from an event to a lifestyle. To do all things “in the name of the Lord Jesus” means to live intentionally before Him. Folding laundry, driving to work, responding to stress, and caring for others all become spiritual acts when done with gratitude and submission. Worship is not measured by music or posture, but by awareness and obedience in the ordinary flow of life.
Awareness Changes How We Respond Under Pressure
When we live conscious of God’s presence, our reactions begin to change. Awareness slows anger, softens words, and invites wisdom before action. Instead of reacting impulsively, we pause and ask, “Lord, how do You want to be honored here?” In that pause, prayer moves from words to lived dependence. God is glorified not only in what we say, but in how we carry His presence into tense and mundane moments.
Moses did not go looking for holy ground—he simply noticed God’s presence. The sand beneath his feet was ordinary desert until God spoke. Likewise, our days are filled with “burning bush” moments we often rush past. When we slow down and acknowledge God, the most common places become sacred encounters.
God never intended holiness to be limited to sacred spaces or scheduled moments. He desires to walk with us through every part of life. When awareness replaces distraction, prayer becomes constant and worship becomes natural. Ordinary moments turn into holy ground not because life changes, but because our hearts awaken to God’s presence.
Warfare Prayer: Father, in Jesus’ name, I reject the lie that You are distant or reserved for certain moments. I invite Your presence into every part of my day—my work, my home, my conversations, and my thoughts. I resist the enemy’s attempt to distract me from Your nearness. Help me live aware, grateful, and surrendered, so that my life brings You glory in every place I stand. Amen.
Daily Challenge: Choose one ordinary task today—driving, cooking, working, or caring for someone—and intentionally acknowledge God’s presence while doing it. Whisper a short prayer of gratitude and ask, “Lord, how can I honor You right here?”
THURSDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Jean Partee – Newton Medical
Aston Savage – Grady Hospital – Prayers Needed
Gloria Young – Hip Replacement Thursday
Amy Garner’s Dad
Bentley Smith – Broken Leg
Carol Lawhead – Riverside in Conyers
Joni Oberhage
Linda Mays
Myles Elliott
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
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Friend of Linda Hodge
Gayle Sparks
James Burnette
Jessica Headrick
John McClain’s Mother
June Cronan’s Sister
June Davis
Kailey Bateman
Kim McClain’s Mother
Kim’s Sisters – Ann & Brenda
Lee Cronan
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