Today I gave my teaching on prayer for the women at church. It went really well, and next week I should be able to actually post the lesson's audio, and you will be able to listen to me teach about prayer. It was an encouragement to prepare the lesson, so I pray it encouraged women to talk to God more regularly.
Since I have been BUSY with lesson preparation and getting ready for Camp Compass (VBS) for next week at our church, I will share a blog entry from my pastor today. He speaks of the mistake of trying to "fit in" to the detriment of your relationship with Christ and the truths of the Bible. Have a great week living boldly for Him!!!
Pastor Mike Fabarez:
Rejection hurts. And unfortunately our Christianity increases the likelihood that we will encounter it more often. Part of the cost of “taking up our cross” and “following Jesus” is the harsh reality of “bearing the disgrace he bore” (Heb.13:13). As Jesus himself said: “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first” (Jn.15:18). It is a vain hope to expect the favor of Christ and the accolades of everyone else at the same time. “Woe to you when all men speak well of you,” Jesus warned (Lk.6:26). Amid the pain of rejection, our challenge is to learn to value and cherish the approval of Christ more than the acceptance of those around us. But that, of course, is easier said than done – especially when the rejection comes from those we love. In the lyrics of his inspired song, David is resolute as he sings: “Though my father and mother forsake me, Yahweh will receive me” (Ps.27:10). While we can expect the pain, we can also anticipate the incomparable treasure of being embraced by the King of kings and Lord of lords!
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