Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
Asistir a la iglesia para muchos no es asunto atractivo. No nos debe de sorprender. La diciplina no es muy popular. Hacer algo por los demás no se ve como algo necesario. El mensaje del Espíritu Santo, sin embargo, nos recuerda que debemos de reunirnos con el pueblo de Dios para animarles a ellos. Creo que el Señor prefeiría que fueramos la iglesia en vez de asistir a ella.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
"Going to church" isn't very attractive to many folks. This reality shouldn't surprise us. Doing things as an act of discipline isn't very popular and often isn't easy. Plus, doing things for others isn't always something that fills our hearts with joy. The Holy Spirit's message in our Verse of the Day, however, reminds us that WE need to go to be with God's people because they need us to encourage and to motivate THEM! In fact, I think the Lord would prefer us to think of encouragement as "being" church rather than something we do when we "go" to church. We all need encouragement to keep living for Jesus, and like Jesus, as"the Day"of the Lord returns grows ever nearer!
Mi oración
Padre, bendice al grupo de Cristianos con el cual me reuno. Bendíceles por mis palabras, actitudes y influencia mientras nos juntamos para honrarte a Tí y animarnos los unos a los otros. Gracias por darme gente con la cual puedo compartir mi camino a Tu hogar. En el nombre de Jesús, Amén.
My Prayer...
Father, please bless the group of Christians with whom I regularly meet — or used to meet before COVID19. Bless them through my words, attitude, and influence as we walk beside each other and encourage each other to honor you – whether in person or meeting virtually. Stir me to bless and encourage others during this time of separation and isolation. Thank you for giving me people with whom I can share my journey home to you and use me to find creative ways to bless them and stir them on to Christ-like living. In your name, Lord Jesus, I pray. Amen.
