11-12-13

1 Corinthians 12:²⁶ If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

Paul talks about the body of Christ, our church.  Our own church has suffered; I did suffer with it, but maybe I did not do enough to honor it instead.

I do love so much about our church.  I love that we are socially aware, that we offer opportunities to the larger community, and there are many people there who are the very best kind of Christian.

We have lost so many members, however, to death, to moves, to the controversy that split us apart.  I would like to see our church reach the honor it deserves, and I pledge to do what I can to restore it.

Prayer:  Lord, help me to build your body, the church.  Let me do what I can to bring it honor. 
Amen