Pastor's Notes by Pastor Jim Marchetti
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Create in me a pure heart, O God and renew a steadfast spirit with in me. Psalm 51:10.
We have seen many family members and close friends pass away since the middle of October. When we are seriously sick, we usually seek to get right with God. we want a deeper relationship with HIm. Our heart is more open to Jesus at these times. With the new year upon us why are we not seeking that experience to go deeper. Could it be the sinfulness of our heart that keeps us from spending more time with God?If we dig deep we will see the heart filled with sinful appetites and passions that we never try to look at.Never give much thought to. If we surrender to Jesus we are called to make choices that are Holy and God honoring. It is time for God to create in me a pure heart.The apostle Paul wrote "Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly---mere infants in Christ"1Corinthians 3:1 Lets take a Journey Together. Say goodbye to my sinfulness, that I might receive His forgiveness and let HIM be my savior. Goodbye to my personal preferences, that I might hear the Spirit's whisper. Goodbye to my pride, that I might experience his power. Goodbye to my lusts, that I might know and experience his love. Goodbye to my plans, that I might find, follow and experience His purpose. Goodbye to selfishness, that I might receive His Holiness. Be strong in Jesus and let Him have complete control. This is not a journey where we arrive, but a journey of continued obedience, surrender and commitment to follow Jesus.It is more than a once in a life time experience, it is an on going Journey of obedience.
Pastor Jim
Create in me a pure heart, O God and renew a steadfast spirit with in me. Psalm 51:10.
We have seen many family members and close friends pass away since the middle of October. When we are seriously sick, we usually seek to get right with God. we want a deeper relationship with HIm. Our heart is more open to Jesus at these times. With the new year upon us why are we not seeking that experience to go deeper. Could it be the sinfulness of our heart that keeps us from spending more time with God?If we dig deep we will see the heart filled with sinful appetites and passions that we never try to look at.Never give much thought to. If we surrender to Jesus we are called to make choices that are Holy and God honoring. It is time for God to create in me a pure heart.The apostle Paul wrote "Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly---mere infants in Christ"1Corinthians 3:1 Lets take a Journey Together. Say goodbye to my sinfulness, that I might receive His forgiveness and let HIM be my savior. Goodbye to my personal preferences, that I might hear the Spirit's whisper. Goodbye to my pride, that I might experience his power. Goodbye to my lusts, that I might know and experience his love. Goodbye to my plans, that I might find, follow and experience His purpose. Goodbye to selfishness, that I might receive His Holiness. Be strong in Jesus and let Him have complete control. This is not a journey where we arrive, but a journey of continued obedience, surrender and commitment to follow Jesus.It is more than a once in a life time experience, it is an on going Journey of obedience.
Pastor Jim