This past Saturday night I had the joy of going to Megan Patterson & her new husband Scott's Wedding Reception. It was so good to be able to celebrate with them, their families and folks from our Church and the small communities they grew up in. Beckie & I enjoyed visiting with those at our table and many others as well. Throughout the evening the Pastoral side of me kicked in several times while I was people watching. On one occasion, as I watched many of the young adults as they enjoyed one another's company on the dance floor I sensed in thier demeaner a self confidence in themselves, in the educations that they had recieved and a abundance of energy that comes with youth! I miss that energy part! Then I pondered and prayed and hoped that each one of them would not only depend on themselves in thier youth but, have a Dependence upon God in thier lives as well. A dependence that is necessary as those who are married will rely upon God to daily strengthen thier marriages. A dependence upon God for those who are still searching for meaning to thier lives, looking to God as they seek out that special someone or perhaps are looking for some affirmation in the world where they mostly hear critisim.
What about yourself? How much are you depending upon God and His direction in your life? Where are you looking for help? Why do we so often turn to God last when all of our resources have dried up? Questions I ask myself far way to many times in my life when I try and go it alone. When all the time God is calling out to me to look up and know that He is the most Dependable person you and I will ever find! Help is not far away and it comes in the person we know as Jesus!
Love You All and more Importantly God Loves You as well! Pastor Rick Koch Dutchtown Church
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