A Blessed Sunday: The Revolution of Character
Today, after drinking a cup of coffee and eating “kakanin” I head on the church without much to take care of. The scripture verse this Sunday was from Colossians 3:1-4. Pastor E talked about character, how it is our inner strength. He says character is not what we do but it is who we are and it defines us, the expression of our faith.
Pastor E didn’t speak so much he just elaborate the importance of character as a Christian and how Christian should be after accepting Christ as their Lord and Savior, that the old has gone and the new is here, we must live like Christ like. A Christian a completely changed person, transformed in character.
The responsive reading was very touching and it reads like this –
Father, During this coming week there may be times when I shall not be able to sense Your presence or to be aware of Your nearness.
When I am lonely and by myself I TRUST YOU TO BE MY COMPANION.
When I am tempted to sin I TRUST YOU TO KEEP ME FROM IT.
When I am depressed and anxious I TRUST YOU TO LIFT MY SPIRITS.
When I am crushed by my responsibility and overwhelmed by the demands of people on my time, I TRUST YOU TO GIVE ME POISE AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE.
When I am rushed and running I TRUST YOU TO MAKE ME STILL INSIDE.
When I forget You I TRUST THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET ME.
When I forget others I TRUST YOU TO PROMPT ME TO THINK OF THEM.
When you take something or someone from me that I want to keep; when You remove the props I lean on for comfort in place of You; when You refuse to respond to my questions and to answer my selfish prayers, I WILL TRUST YOU EVEN THEN. Amen