A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

"Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth."  (Ps.108:5)

Life is meant to be all about God.  As adopted sons and daughters of the Most High King, we are to go into the world and make disciples, because life is all about God.  What's more, we are to make disciples who make disciples, because life is all about God.  One aspect of this discipling journey means teaching others to praise and to bring our requests to God during the various seasons of life.

For most Christians, praising God during difficult times can be challenging.  We are admonished from Scripture to take our burdens to the Lord.  The psalmist teaches us to take all things to God.  Praise, prayer, and promises are included as the writer cries out to God.  So whatever life challenge, every situation, every circumstance, everything we face, we need to bring everything to the foot of the Cross.  The psalmist encourages us not to hold back.  Since life is meant to be all about God, we are to allow all of our life an all of our challenges to be committed to God.

When we are willing to authentically live our lives before God, His kingdom receives all the glory.  Then those around us are able to see God's goodness, grace, and mercy at work in our lives.  We find freedom in sharing our stories with others because we have already cried out to God and been covered by His love.  Because life is meant to be all about God, we must go into the world with the gospel story and its impact on our lives.

Adapted from:  https://www.wesleyan.org/to-god-be-the-glory