Psalm 127
Reflect
There is a segment of people who call themselves urban explorers. You can find them posting videos of their journeys through abandoned buildings (often done without permission). There are so many of these postings that show abandoned old (and surprisingly sometimes not so old) structures. I must admit I sometimes catch myself watching some of these. The bigger and more luxurious the building, the more interest they seem to generate. What is sad about many of these video surveys is that there is so much waste of finances for sure, but also waste of time and work that has been put into things that are left to rot.
Solomon reminds us today that unless God is involved in what we set our hand to, or any kind of effort, it is in vain. This doesn’t mean that we should refrain from projects, but it does remind us that we are to bring whatever plans we make before the Lord to seek His counsel on them. Solomon was the one tasked with building the temple, so he knew something about this kind of endeavour.
Apply
As you prepare for this fall season, are you bringing your plans before the Lord?
Pastor Mike
Pray
- Pray for our Senior Lead Team Pastor, Lyle Buyer, his ministry, and family.
- Pray for our Church Board members: Beth Cheung, Gerhard Hiob, Hal Reirson, JD Kliewer, Mary Jetha, Mike Ross, Randy Voss, Seth Jansen, Trevor Toews, Uwem Okome.
- Pray for our Custodians, Adit Gamble, Stan Goodnough and Anne King; Facilities Manager, Joe Richards.
- Pray for our office staff: Vicky Bailey, Naomi Voss; bookkeeper Liudmyla Lushchyk.