Ownership

The church where I worship is in a period of transition. This will hopefully be a new start for us all. Why do we need a new start? It isnt that we have an awful fellowship or that our leaders are ineffective. But we have became complacent. Content with where we are and what we are to our community.
Our sermon for this morning kinda smacked me in the face. We were told that we were damaged. At first I found myself thinking, "yeah, those other people need to straighten up". But I am responsible for my part and I do take ownership. I had several people ask what I was taking ownership for and this is my answer.

Sometimes, instead of praying for those among us might find Jesus during our time of worship, I wished the minister would hurry up so I could get on with my day. Unreal that I thought the day was MINE.

When an announcement was made that volunteers were needed, I thought they meant someone who was not busy like myself.

I would rate sermons like an American Idol judge, not someone hungry for God's word.

I would take communion and share Jesus body but not act like His body when I left the parking lot and someone pulled out in front of me.

I have sang songs and not heard the words.

And one of the worst things was be happy when there was no problems finding MY seat, instead of being happy that I would have to sit elbow to elbow with someone.

When the offering plate was passed I gave out what I had left, not what I had.

Today I went forward, owning my part of the decline at my assembly. I only hope that I can use His word and His promises

What I took from this morning's sermon,
The strength of my prayers is determined by how well I know God's promises.
For today and hopefully looking forward, I will Him my best