Still Reflecting on Sunday...

There are many things in life that are bigger, deeper, or have more meaning once we get into it. I love Paul’s example when he takes tough circumstances and says it is “advancing the gospel”. How do you have this peace even when life has a lot to throw at you? In Philippians, we are learning that every circumstance is an opportunity to grow in our understanding of prayer, the Holy Spirit, and life and death. Everyday is a new day to learn something new.
The tough stuff in life has sometimes brought me to my knees. Even in times when I thought my prayers were unheard, I learned to keep on praying. I continue to learn that the Holy Spirit is at work everyday and that the Bible does not hide that it is usually when we are struggling that we come to understand Him the most. As for life and death, I use to think that I was invincible and that life had a reset button, but that thought was soon taken away during tough circumstances. As time goes by, I am thankful for the circumstances although I would never want to go through this again. I am truly thankful for all that God is teaching us at Roane Church.