Take the time to sit still and listen
Health and Wellness is in full swing at Union Grove United Methodist Church each Monday and Thursday. The classes are free and will meet on Monday and Thursday of each week at 6:00 p.m. Join us as we learn to create balance in our lives. This Ministry is under the leadership of Pastor E J Shepard. The facilitators for the classes are Sis Necotis Williams and Sis Irma Ormond. For more information you may call 601-953-1892. Union Grove United Methodist Church Usher Day Program was great. Special thanks to Harold Harrington who visited from Holmes Co. and delivered a great song.
Get Well Wishes to Pastor Marcus Mann who has been under the weather but still manages to send an encouraging word as follows: There are times in our lives when we all “need a word” from the Lord. Many are desiring a word for the new year – what will the Lord do this year, what is His plan?
We have a promise from Him that when we call on Him He will answer us. Are you one of those who needs a word for a situation you are in, a problem you are facing, wisdom to know what to do, direction for the future, or an answer to a perplexing question? He has a word for you. But you may have to wait for that word.
There are times when He will answer us instantly. It is because the situation dictates an immediate response. But sometimes, His answer will not always come so quickly. Generally, His answer comes as we seek Him, wait on Him and take time to be still and listen. We are so geared to having everything instantly. Our society, our world, every aspect of the way we conduct business is done in a “faster than the speed of light” mode.
But God is not in the hurry we are in. He understands timing better than you and I do. He knows when the exact moment to bring your answer is. He is never late and never early. He is right on time — even if we don’t think He is.
So, the word you are desiring is there. He has it. But you may have to take a few more minutes than you want to to find out what it is. Take the time to sit still. Take the time to listen. Take the time to wait. Don’t get impatient and move before you have heard from Him. That is what usually gets us in trouble. Besides, wouldn’t you rather wait and get the right answer, than not wait and get it wrong? Think about it.
