Freedom From the Past

April 16, 2023 • Jonathan Burgin

ELDER BLESSING

(Blake Hudspeth)

May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ give you eyes to see the manner in which He loves you. That you would know, in a fresh way, what it means that you are truly a child of God. As you receive the grace and mercy found at Calvary, may bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander find no place in your life. Instead, may kindness clothe you. Being quick to extend forgiveness and humble in receiving it. May your feet this day find solid ground in the truth that our God is for us, His paths are steadfast and faithful, and all of His plans will work out for your good and His glory. Rest in His finished work for you. And embrace His continuing work in you. In Christ, amen. You are sent.

Freedom That Lasts

May 21, 2023 • Blake Hudspeth • 2 Timothy 1:5–7

Freedom From Anxiety

May 7, 2023 • Jonathan Burgin • Philippians 4:6–9

ELDER BLESSING (Jason Cooney) As fear creeps into your mind, may Christ take those thoughts captive and replace them with all things true, honest, pure, and lovely. When you’re tempted to speak timidly, remember you’ve been appointed to a royal priesthood. Speak with the authority you’ve received. When anxiety threatens to overtake you, may the peace of Christ rule in your heart and steady your emotions. If you take an uncertain step down a wayward path, may God direct your steps back to Him. Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. His spirit resides in you. Drop the shackles. You are sent into this week as free sons and daughters of the most high King. Amen. (After 2 Corinthians 10:5, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Peter 2:9, Colossians 3:15, Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 16:9, 2 Corinthians 3:17)

Freedom From Addiction

April 23, 2023 • Jonathan Burgin

ELDER BLESSING (Blake Hudspeth) As you go along this week, may you remember that within you dwells the Spirit of God who raised Christ Jesus from the dead. And His Spirit is not one of fear, but of power, love and self-control. So, in moments of temptation, may He give you power that’s greater than sin and death. On days where selfishness or jealousy arise, may His love humble and establish you. And when you feel as if moral failure is inevitable, may He grant to you the ability to always choose what is righteous and best. He who calls you is faithful. He will surely do it. In Christ, amen. You are loved and you are sent.