The NEW spot for Southside's Thoughts for the Day as penned by our pastor Herbert Botts
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Embracing Change
Friday, January 15, 2021
Constant In the Trial and the Change
David was Israel’s greatest king, but he had many battles before AND after he took the throne. AMEN!
We like to think life should remain constant and our situations should never change, but change is really the one constant in life. We’re up today and down or under attack the next, and wonder why. God never promised us an easy or comfortable life, he promised us a life filled with His presence. If we stop and think about it; life would be pretty boring without any battles or friction to help smooth out our rough edges and remind us we can’t do it alone. If we truly expect success or significance in our life the only way is by dedicated effort and obedience to God’s will.
Until Monday…..
Pastor Botts
“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.” – Daniel 2:20-21
Thursday, February 13, 2020
God Did This
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Where it comes from
You are not judged by the height to which you have risen, but from the depth from which you have climbed. – F. Douglass
King Nebuchadnezzar paraded and saluted himself over his vast kingdom and all “he” had accomplished wanting the world to see. Shortly thereafter God dealt with him most severely. OUCH!
Often we want others to see us, applaud us, and admire us for our great feats in life, our vast accumulation of things, or our new status, going out of our way to show it. Doing things to get recognized or noticed, saying things to get attention. But as often happens in this we forget where we came from and who brought us along the way. No matter what your present station in life, may you take time to thank God for where He’s brought you from.
Until tomorrow…..
Pastor Botts
“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.” – Daniel 2:20-21