Sunday Recap 5.4.08

I just woke up, after my afternoon nap.  I don’t usually sleep Sunday’s afternoon, but after 3 Services, boy was I exhausted.  And it was 3 good services, with 10 am the most hyped!  Both 8 am and noon service didn’t give off the same energy, but they are faithful and come every week!!  Today was communion Sunday, and our Pastor continued his current series on Faith Living, with this week titled ” How to relate Wisely to others.” Last couple of weeks I can truly say I have felt like the pastor was talking directly to my wife!!  Maybe there are some points here and there for me, but MOSTLY FOR MY WIFE!!!! :).  Here are his notes, they may be helpful to you!!

• James 3:13-18 (vs 18 main verse - And those who are peace makers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness.”
• We need to learn how to be wise in the way we act toward others.
• James does 3 things in the passage.

1. Defines real wisdom
2. Shows how godly wisdom differs from human wisdom, and
3. Details how wisdom operates.

• Wisdom is a lifestyle and lack of wisdom causes problems - ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS!!
• Verse 17 list the characteristics of wise people:

1. If I’m wise I will not comprise my integrity
2. If I’m wise I will not antagonize your anger. 3 things that causes anger: Comparing, Condemning, and Contradicting
3. If I’m wise I wont minimize your feelings.  I can be guilty of this sometimes :). “If I’m wise I will not minimize your feelings.  I don’t have to accept them but I can try and understand them.
4. If I’m wise I wont criticize your decisions/suggestions.
5. If I’m wise I won’t emphasize your mistakes.  (AHHHHHH MAN!!!!! I mean AMEN!!!)
6. If I’m wise, I wont disguise my own weaknesses.

All in all, it was a very relevant message that I enjoyed.  I also got a chance to work the communion table with Pastor, it was a great honor to be asked to do that with him, and thankful for the opportunity.  I was NERVOUS, standing next to the SENIOR PASTOR, serving communion.  Cause I feel like I’m not worthy to be serving HIS people, but I thank God that his grace is new everyday and gives me opportunity to serve his people.