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A Word from Pastor Marie Esposito
Awake, You Who Sleep!
by Pastor Roy Esposito
“Every act of compassion no matter how small or seemingly insignificant holds the potential to help many to the victory .of an abundant life found in Christ Jesus.” – PR
Our “toys”/idols – rock us to sleep and cause us to stay asleep by offering us temporary relief from reality’s sufferings.
An old saying – “The nature of rain is the same, but it makes thorns grow in marshes and flowers in gardens.”
“I was born asleep, I live asleep, and I will die asleep if not inspired to wake up.” – Anthony De Mello”
It’s only when we become sick of being sick will we seek the “cure” in earnest and wake up!
1 Peter 1:3-9 (NKJV)
Renewed minds in Christ can conquer fear, panic, rage, and greed.
Emotional Disarmament – not denying but laying aside our emotions in order to “see through” problems and not have to “wrestle” with them.
Warriors – sacrifice self-interest for the sake of the greater common good.
Children – demand that their desires be met.
Galatians 6:2 – “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
The Principal of Impermanence – all things eventually come to an end.
Questions: In what state will I be in when this pandemic ends?
How strong will my faith be?
What will I have faith in?
What will be the depth of my love for others?
Ephesians 6: 8-17