The Weekly Focal Point - November 12

 

Joy

While it is true that sorrow may teach us more than happiness (Ecclesiastes 7:2), joy and gladness are certainly more appropriate in the hearts and attitudes of those who know and love God. The psalmist exclaimed, “Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him” (Psalm 33:1). Paul exhorted us, “Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). Would you be counted by your friends and coworkers as one who is obedient to that biblical command? Are you seen as someone whose temperament is characterized by a biblical optimism? Would others say you are quick to smile at the thought of God’s grace and his ever-present help in your life? It may be a challenge in a world filled with so much pain, but how displeasing and unbecoming it is for the forgiven children of God to be the most sour, critical, discouraged and pessimistic people on the block. Let this never be true of us. Let us find our joy in the transcendent truths of God’s word. May we learn to rejoice as we meditate on the forgiveness, grace and acceptance that is ours in Christ. Let us be those who are known for smiling, singing and reveling in God and our standing in grace.

-- Pastor Mike

             NOVEMBER OFFER

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As we enter the holiday season, it is easy for us to feel anxious. It seems that this time of year makes us more acutely aware of what we don't have or what we are lacking. The world will tell us we we need to celebrate the holidays in a certain way, buy these particular gifts, and throw these kinds of holiday parties and it causes us to feel anxious about how we will acquire or accomplish these things. The biblical response to anxiety is prayer and thanksgiving. Philippians 4:6 is the antidote to anxiety.
 
At Focal Point we want your holiday season to be filled with thanksgiving not anxiety, that's why we have chosen a practical resource called, Anxious for Nothing: God's Cure for the Cares of Your Soul. We trust this book will be a helpful encouragement when you are feeling anxious.
 

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