How is 2024 panning out so far? Are you still on task with the goals you began with on January 1? I know that many do not do new year resolutions. I still think it is good to set goals from time to time.
If you were to live out the slogan that is in the title above, it could take you away from many good things. So let me explain what I mean by, “No more in 2024.” It really does matter what things you place behind “No more.” The things that fall behind the “No more” could be anything that hinders or distracts you from getting closer with the Lord. For example, one of the most important things that you can do as a follower of Jesus Christ is to think on the things that are true. It is basing your life and your decisions on Truth. The enemy of our soul too often tries to place subtle lies within our thoughts. Not enough to attract our attention, but they are enough to put doubt in the things you ought to be thinking or doing. To remain in the truth, it is good to dwell on the truth. Philippians 4:8 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. The Apostle Paul is reminding us of what we ought to allow our mind to dwell on. Have you ever walked away from a conversation, and you can’t get what was talked about out of your mind? I know I am not alone. Let’s just say that the conversation was sprinkled with nontruth or half-truths. The way in which we can know if things are true is to have the Word of God dwelling in you and acting like a filter, filtering out all of the things that are not true. To have a routine of saturating in the Word will help it to become a part of who you are. The fact remains that you cannot dwell on both the things of God and the lies of Satan. I am excited for our Men’s Legacy Breakfast this Saturday. If you have not signed up for it yet, then you can contact the church office (419-422-8660) to do so. I would love to see all of our men coming to sharpen each other. We come together for breakfast three times a year. Let me encourage you to put up with “No more in 2024” when it comes to your deep, enriching relationship with Jesus. It will be worth it all… Joy in Jesus! Pastor Mike
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Rev. Mike McClurgSenior Pastor, Findlay First Church of the Nazarene Archives
March 2020
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