Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving

psalm-100-4I know you’ve witnessed this scene. A person is trying to prove he is no threat or danger and moves forward with hands down, palms exposed, nothing hidden or held back.  Yes, his hands are empty. He is helpless if the One he approaches would take advantage of his surrender and his drawing near.

But, nevertheless, the person moves forward.

Then, the person realizes suddenly how beautiful the One he approaches is. Why hadn’t he come forward sooner? How could he have missed the glory, the beauty, or the splendor that now is so attractive?

It’s simple really. The person had never before dared to come this close.

This is the invitation of Psalm 100. “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise. Be thankful unto Him and bless His name for the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures unto all generations.” (Psalm 100: 4-5)

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Spring Growing Season

corn sprouting This month is a growing season! It is a time for growing deep roots of faith and experience the life-giving power of the Holy Spirit. It is time to grow more worshipful even in our times of grief and loss and see how the Lord is present with us in all of our trials. Every Sunday in May we have a special opportunity for growing in grace. First Sunday, we begin our Community Revival. Mothers’ Day, we celebrate and appreciate those who helped us grow up. May 18th we learn from the experience of Cathy Hendrick Weeks as she shares how God’s word was a strong tower that drew her out of grief and pain. The last Sunday, we remember those who have given their lives in service to our country and we come before the Lord with prayers and longing for the revival and growth in holiness of our nation.

Plan ahead and start your growing season in the Lord. Read the Newsletter and follow this month’s Calendar.

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