I was
reading a devotion from Alistair Begg where Alistair commented on a quote from
C.H. Spurgeon, “The hot day of weariness does not last forever.” Alistair shared that even our roughest days will pass and this earth will fade away, but the peace and strength of the Lord will last forever. Weary is a
great term for the way I can feel at times.
Often I find myself becoming weary when I look at the small picture of
my life: budgets, discipline, strategic planning, coaching, mentoring, and the
list goes on and on, not to mention being a husband and a father. I become weary only when I look at the small picture
of my life and not the big one. When my
eyes are focused on myself, it is a hot
day of weariness, but when my eyes are focused heavenward, on Christ, on
the founder and perfecter of my faith (Hebrews 12:2), I find strength, joy, and
contentment.
One of the
greatest encouragements I have as a Christian educator is working with
God-fearing men, women, and students.
When I am weary, the body of Christ picks me up. God seems to always send one of His children
my way when I am down. Have you experienced something similar? When the day seems long, I somehow always
receive an encouraging note, email, or text -- a message that encourages me to
carry on because God is awesome and at work in our lives. It is at that point, when a friend or family
member reminds me what is important, that my focus shifts from me to God. Be that person who sends a note of
encouragement and reminds a brother or sister in Christ that when we do not
lean on our own understanding and we acknowledge Him in all we do, He will make
our paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Are you looking for encouragement? Come to one of the following events and you will be encouraged:
Pastors
Luncheon on Thursday, February 9 . . . Have you invited your pastor?
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 18 . . . Come hungry, leave happy!
Instrumental Recital on Tuesday, February 21
Elementary Concert on Friday, February 24
Family Skate Night on Saturday, March 11 . . . a wonderful night of fellowship
Founders Dinner on Friday, March 17 . . . Have you bought your tickets?
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, February 18 . . . Come hungry, leave happy!
Instrumental Recital on Tuesday, February 21
Elementary Concert on Friday, February 24
Family Skate Night on Saturday, March 11 . . . a wonderful night of fellowship
Founders Dinner on Friday, March 17 . . . Have you bought your tickets?