Marsha Lynn
30th October 2005, 06:27 AM (06:27)
Robert Webber wrote concerning worship services in the church:I have longed to hear the words "Christ has overcome all the powers of evil. Be at peace." But this message, the very central proclamation of the faith, is frequently missing.
I find that statement to be true. And because the message I hear instead is not nearly so uplifting, I too often fall into the trap of negativity concerning the church.
Therefore, on this Reformation Sunday, I would like to remind everyone:
Christ has overcome all the powers of evil! Be at peace.
Not as words in the middle of a sentence critiquing the church, but as a standalone statement.
Holy, holy, holy. Lord God almighty. Early in the morning our praise shall rise to thee.
I think we'll play that this morning.
I think it's time for me to stop critiquing the church and start being the most positive voice I can be in the church to the glory of God. I may need to be held accountable for this.
Have a great Sunday, everyone!
Marsha
I find that statement to be true. And because the message I hear instead is not nearly so uplifting, I too often fall into the trap of negativity concerning the church.
Therefore, on this Reformation Sunday, I would like to remind everyone:
Christ has overcome all the powers of evil! Be at peace.
Not as words in the middle of a sentence critiquing the church, but as a standalone statement.
Holy, holy, holy. Lord God almighty. Early in the morning our praise shall rise to thee.
I think we'll play that this morning.
I think it's time for me to stop critiquing the church and start being the most positive voice I can be in the church to the glory of God. I may need to be held accountable for this.
Have a great Sunday, everyone!
Marsha