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Thank you for helping elevate our level of praise on Sunday mornings! Our
God created us physically and spiritually. Each of us, by our choices and
decisions, allowed evil to destroy us spiritually. Faith in Jesus and the
choice to redirect life (repentance) moved us to participate in Jesus' death
and resurrection (baptism). God's grace expressed through Jesus' blood
created us again. Our forgiven sins are destroyed, and forgiveness is a
continuing, daily reality in our lives. While we are not given a license to
sin, we never exhaust God's forgiveness. It is absolutely impossible for us
to be perfect, but it is absolutely possible for us to be committed to faith
and service.
Every week our reasons for praising God exceed our awareness. That is true
if it is a week of life's finest experiences or a week of life's worst
experiences. Regardless of the nature of our experiences, God's
unconditional love remains a constant, never ending reality in our lives.
The quality of our singing has improved significantly the past two weeks.
The improvement is far more than volume and harmony--it is equally heart and
spirit.
As we worship, sing with all your heart as you reflect on your blessings.
Meditate with your whole mind and spirit as we consider Jesus and our
forgiveness in communion. Let your prayers rise with sincerity. Show your
gratitude for your blessings as we give. As we study, let your
understanding grow and your commitment gain resolve.
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