Dear Friends,
It indeed was strange, as it always is, not to have the choir and orchestra leading in worship on Sunday. You were greatly missed! But, I do know that a little break is always nice to get caught up on family time, vacation time, etc. After our amazing July 5th extravaganza, I’m sure many of you needed a little break! People continue to stop me and tell me how wonderful it was. I’m simply passing along the kudos to those who did all the work and were faithful on the 5th–YOU! Thank you all again for making the sacrifice to lead in two worship services in celebration of our nation under God. I was SO proud of you ALL and was transported to a heavenly realm many times as I conducted. Euphoric is the word that comes to mind. May God bless you all as you catch up on some needed rest! Hugs and Love, Scott
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I Want You To Experience the riches of your salvation: the Joy of being loved constantly and unconditionally. You make a practice of judging yourself, based on how you look or behave or feel. If you like what you see in the mirror, you feel a bit more worthy of My Love. When things are going smoothly and your performance seems adequate, you find it easier to believe you are My beloved child. When you feel discouraged, you tend to look inward so you can correct whatever is wrong.
Instead of trying to “fix” yourself, fix your gaze on Me, the Lover of my soul. Rather than using your energy to judge yourself, redirect it to praising Me. Remember that I see you clothed in My righteousness, radiant in My perfect Love.
Ephesians 2:7-8 7in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
Hebrews 3:1 1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
Psalm 34:5 5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young