Take a Moment and Breathe

Patience is the companion of wisdom. – Anon

God took all the time he needed, using 6 days to create a perfect world; before he created man. Hmm!

“Haste makes waste.” It’s a familiar refrain we all probably remember from our early school years. There’s great truth to this saying, although most of us only pick up on its tangible properties. Haste does make waste when dealing with spilled milk, excess glue, cut-n-paste papers, etc. But it also makes waste in lives as well. Irrational decisions, non-thought out actions or reactions, giving in to impulsive or emotional urges, can wreak havoc in our lives and those we care about for years to come. God in His Word calls us to “seek His ways” for they are wise and will keep us from a lot of heartache and misfortune. Though life does come at us fast, it does not require that we handle it all at once.

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.” – Proverbs 19:11

Hopefully Looking Forward

Life should not be lived looking through a rearview mirror. The very best days are those yet to be. HOPE is always stronger than memory. – A. Ahlgrim

When tough times came upon the Israelites on their journey they often wished they were back in Egypt in bondage. They somehow forgot God was leading them. Hmm!

It’s amazing how often people want to turn back the clock, to go to their former days when “things were better.” The question we fail to answer is: what was better back then – us or God? Well, God has not changed, so…..? When we continuously long for what’s behind its saying we don’t fully trust God to bring better things into our life, and we have little hope of things changing for the better. We cannot change the past so we must not let it discourage us, we must look forward in eager expectation that we can make the present worthwhile all the while building a better tomorrow by fully trusting in God – that’s why he gave us TODAY!

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” – Proverbs 23:17-18

The World Around You

Be a calm beholder of what is happening around you. - Bruce Lee

After fishing all night and not catching anything, Peter didn't want to put out to sea again, but hey, Jesus had never been wrong before. Hmm!

Proverbs! Profound, true sayings, gleaned from years of life's observances. Though Proverbs are not guaranteed promises, they hold great value and benefit to those who adhere to them. Why, because so many of them call for us to exercise our spiritual gift of self-control. In truth, life is so much more exciting, enjoyable, and relational when it's not all about you, and not all for you, but calls on you to properly consider others and how they may be benefitted as well. Putting others above yourself is hard but more often worth it, offering blessings to those around you and really lifting your own spirit. Today is an invitation to live profoundly.

Until tomorrow...

Pastor Botts

"...The entire law is summed up in a single command: Love your neighbor as yourself." - Galatians 5:14