Wednesday, November 22, 2006
From the Lighthouse Keeper 6.24
Greetings, saints and lighthouse keepers all!
How is it with your soul?
The days continue to get shorter as we pace towards the long night of the winter solstice, still four weeks away. Some people are affected by the cold and the dark and become unable to say “It is well with my soul.” Some withdraw when they see so many people celebrating and they themselves can find nothing to celebrate. Some people are burdened by a holiday season without a loved one, and find themselves only able to lift their hands to their eyes in grief, unable to lift their hands to God in prayer.
Paul wrote the book of Philippians from prison, not knowing what was to happen to him, yet he rejoices because of his knowledge of the saving grace of God. “I have learned to be content with whatever I have,” he writes (Philippians 4:11). Indeed, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (4:13)
One believer who exhibited extraordinary faith was Horatio Spafford, a Chicago businessman in the mid-1800’s. His story can be found if you open up this link:
http://www.christianity.ca/church/worship/2004/02.000.html
In the midst of unthinkable loss, Spafford threw himself at God’s feet and allowed the hope of God’s Holy Spirit to bring him healing. The end result? A timeless hymn, “It is well with my soul.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Is_Well_With_My_Soul
November 21 was the anniversary of the death of Spafford’s children.
Friends, I pray it is well with your soul, that you can breathe a prayer of thanksgiving to God for what he has done in your life.
I hope to see you tonight at the lighthouse on the hill, for a worship service for Thanksgiving (7pm), and I pray your Thanksgiving is a blessed one.
Pastor Kerry
How is it with your soul?
The days continue to get shorter as we pace towards the long night of the winter solstice, still four weeks away. Some people are affected by the cold and the dark and become unable to say “It is well with my soul.” Some withdraw when they see so many people celebrating and they themselves can find nothing to celebrate. Some people are burdened by a holiday season without a loved one, and find themselves only able to lift their hands to their eyes in grief, unable to lift their hands to God in prayer.
Paul wrote the book of Philippians from prison, not knowing what was to happen to him, yet he rejoices because of his knowledge of the saving grace of God. “I have learned to be content with whatever I have,” he writes (Philippians 4:11). Indeed, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (4:13)
One believer who exhibited extraordinary faith was Horatio Spafford, a Chicago businessman in the mid-1800’s. His story can be found if you open up this link:
http://www.christianity.ca/church/worship/2004/02.000.html
In the midst of unthinkable loss, Spafford threw himself at God’s feet and allowed the hope of God’s Holy Spirit to bring him healing. The end result? A timeless hymn, “It is well with my soul.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Is_Well_With_My_Soul
November 21 was the anniversary of the death of Spafford’s children.
Friends, I pray it is well with your soul, that you can breathe a prayer of thanksgiving to God for what he has done in your life.
I hope to see you tonight at the lighthouse on the hill, for a worship service for Thanksgiving (7pm), and I pray your Thanksgiving is a blessed one.
Pastor Kerry
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