Influencers
Good Morning /Evening!
“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, here am I, send me.” Isaiah 6:8
Are we strong enough and bold enough to stand and speak for the Lord? Do we allow our fear of what others may think of us? Or how we sound? God doesn’t want us to be ashamed of the relationship with Him. Stand, speak and live for God!
Pastor Henderson’s message on Sunday was titled “The Secret of Christian Influence”; it came from Acts 4:13. There are many people who earn money and fame by calling themselves Infuencers, and that’s fine. But what about us (professing Christians), are we walking and living the life that shows we have been in the presence of Jesus and Sharing the joy of our experience enough that we Influence others to want to be a part of the family of God? It’s an amazing moment when you realize that you belong to Christ Jesus and the connection to God through Him can/will sustain you through whatever comes at you. Not saying there will be no trials and valleys, but the knowledge that you have a Creator who loves you and will be by your side on every turn will give you unimaginable joy in some of your darkest hours. No matter what, never let go of His hand. It’s no secret but if someone asks you how you keep going, tell them “It's the power of Jesus Christ! And He is available to all who believe and accept Him!!”
We are in continued intercessory prayers for everyone, everywhere. All the victims of the damaging storms of last week. Not just the communities they spotlight on TV, but there’s horrific damage and loss in Lake, MS, and parts of Forest, MS, that you haven’t seen. Our brothers and sisters need assistance from our state leaders.
Our requested prayer names: Mary Lois Clark; Dessie Evans; Bobby Joe Harrison; Thelma Keyes; Rev. Allen Henderson; Rev. Pervis Mann; Jessie Gatewood; Terry Moncrief; Cordelia Brown; Sandra Odom; Margie Haralson; Verbie Lyles; Shirley McClendon; David Parrott; Darlene Patrick; Eva Rankin; Betty Flowers; Burnestine Spivey; LaKendrick McClendon; Jerry Lee Roberts; Gail Johnson; Christine Lewis; Willie Townsend; Towner Lady; Odessa Hale; Annie Odom; Curtis Derrick; Pearlie Reed; LaDonna Murray; Vickie Rasco; and all their caregivers.
Prayers of comfort and understanding for the grieving families: Wilson/Burks (Shirley); Mann (Pecola); Brown/Hughes (Annie); Johnson/Gammage (Margaret);
Lord let us encourage these families as they go through this valley, may we be there for them in whatever capacity is needed.
My hope for all of us this week is that we remember Who we belong to and represent Him (God) well.
