Dear Church Family, Have you ever tried to walk in the complete dark? It can be painful to try to navigate without seeing where you’re going. A small flashlight or the light on your phone can make a huge difference! I love the words of the Psalmist in Psalm 43 as he is trying to navigate a very difficult season: Psalm 43:3 (ESV)
Send out your light and your truth;
let them lead me;
let them bring me to your holy hill
and to your dwelling!
What a great prayer when things seem dark all around! Just like the Psalmist, we all need God’s light to brighten our path and make it clear to see. We all need God’s truth to show us the right path to stick to and the wrong path to avoid. Maybe you need this light and truth today in making a difficult decision. Maybe you need them to make it through a hard season of life. You can ask God today to send out His light and truth to lead you. I also love the second half of this verse. As he follows the path that God leads, his hope is that it would bring him to God’s holy hill and dwelling. This represents God’s presence and a place of worship. This is why he says in the next verse: Psalm 43:4 (ESV)
Then I will go to the altar of God,
to God my exceeding joy,
and I will praise you with the lyre,
O God, my God.
The Psalmist sought God, not just an answer to prayer. He didn’t just want to know which way to go, but he wanted to find and worship God at the end. It’s important for us to keep God at the center of our lives as we seek His guidance. As we follow His path for us, may it bring us to a place of worship. Worship Him along the path and praise Him at its end. What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Church Potluck: Join us after the morning worship service for a potluck meal this Sunday, February 4th. Please bring one of your favorite dishes to share with the group. Youth Group: Join us this Sunday, February 4th, from 5-7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our Bible study through the Book of Joshua. 2024 Budget: We are so thankful for how God continues to provide for us as a church. On February 11th we will spend time at the end of the morning worship service looking back at the 2023 budget and going over the budget for 2024. Youth Super Bowl Party: Come watch the game or just hang out on February 11th from 4:30 pm until the end of the game. Bring a snack to share and invite a friend. Prayer Night: Our next prayer night will be February 20th at 7 pm at the Kropfs’ house. We have the privilege of bringing our needs before the Lord and praising Him for Who He is and what he has done for us. Life Groups: If you would like to grow in your relationship with the Lord and other believers, please consider joining a Life Group. We have groups for men, women, and youth. You can check them out here:
https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups?enrollment=open_signup%2Crequest_to_join&filter=enrollment Request Prayer: It’s important for us to be praying for each other as a church! If you ever need prayer, we would love to come alongside you. You can always turn in a prayer request on Sundays using the Connection Card, but you can also submit a prayer request online at any time:
https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/368653 This Coming Sunday:
A Prayer of Repentance – Join us this Sunday as we continue our series Keep on Praying. This week we’ll see an example of confession as David humbles himself before the Lord in Psalm 51. Watch Previous Worship Services
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