A Child's Prayer

This week in Kids INC

For your approval

On Sunday while praying with my kids I listened as this generation was crying out for a genuine experience with God. The simplicity of their prayers brought me back to Paul's words to the people of God. It's time to keep things in perspective, the only thing that is of any importance is living in the approval of God. In 1Thessalonians 2:4 it says, "We have been approved by God." We don't serve God because we need His approval, we serve Him because He has already approved of us once we've accepted His call. Who we are in Christ is more important than what we do for Him. Nothing else matters! As for the church,It's time to get back to basics. Come to God as a little child. Here's a big question, "When did marketing, advertising, scorekeeping, fundraising, etc. become more important than knowing God, loving God, growing in God and making Him known?" Our approval should not rise and fall upon other people's opinions. People will only accept us as long as we keep them happy but God loves at all times. Live freely knowing that you are not a slave to people's fleeting affections, but you belong to God.

Haiti

Praying for Haiti as we gather for prayer 7PM tonight. Let's also figure out how we can add feet to our faith. Parents tell your kids to bring a little extra on Sunday as we challenge them to give their change (coins) in order to make a change in Haiti. I have a friend named Ebed Paul who lives in Haiti. He's okay but his country is devastated. He works with orphanages. Stand with me as we help.

"CHANGE CAN MAKE HAITI CHANGE"

The Gospel According to You

You are writing a gospel, a chapter each day,
By the deeds that you do and the words that you say.
Men read what you write—distorted or true;
What is the gospel according to you?
---Anonymous

I remember a song back in the day that went something like this...
"I always feel like, somebody's watching me..."

Whether we wish to agree or not, people are always watching us. Before you decide to turn your eyes away from the screen to see who it is, think about how many people you interact with daily. How many of them know you are a follower of Jesus? The only view they may have of Christianity is you.