Thursday, February 25, 2021
Pastor Post
Pastor Abe

What and who do you pray for? When my children were little, I taught them the typical bedtime prayer (click here to see me praying with my two-year-old son in 2012). Following the prayer, we would list all the people and things we were thankful for. So, what would Jesus pray for?

The Gospel of John records Jesus praying, “I’m not praying only for them but also for those who believe in me because of their word. I pray they will be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. I pray that they also will be in us, so that the world will believe that you sent me. I’ve given them the glory that you gave me so that they can be one just as we are one” (John 17:20-22).

Jesus didn't pray just for his immediate disciples, but also for those who would believe in him because of their word. That means Jesus prayed for us! Jesus prayed for generations of people who would place their faith in him. His prayer for them, and for us, is that we would be unified so that the world around us would know the love and grace of God. Many people have a hard time fully embracing the unique and unparalleled message of the gospel in Jesus Christ – through no effort or merit of our own we are loved by God.

So, let's get together by coming to Jesus and seeking his life, his love, his will, and his Spirit to help us be what he has called us to be. We are called to be a living example of God’s love and grace in the world. Take time today to pray for future generations who will place their trust in Jesus, and then share your story of God’s grace in your life with someone else.

Blessings,
Pastor Abe

All youth and families who wish to participate in the Spring Break Mission Focus need to register as soon as possible. Early registration will help us find enough projects for our time together. You can CLICK HERE to register. There are opportunities to work in groups with other youth, or to work on projects as a family (to limit contact with others). Please join us as we serve our community in the name of Jesus Christ.
 
The youth are looking for mission projects. We know that some of our families and neighbors may be facing extraordinary damage after last week’s storms. If you need help, please email Pastor Chris Rickwartz. We can do clean up, demolition, painting, and simple construction. If you need (or know of a need) that is outside our skill set, we will do our best to connect you to people who can help.
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