Today Pastor Jake began a sermon series on "How's Your Soul?" That is an excellent question. I recall several years ago arriving at a church meeting and saw a friend from another town. It was not really planned but I asked her how her soul was. She looked at me and expressed gratitude for the question and then said no one had ever asked her that before. It did her soul good to share.
Many years ago in a study on prayer a long time member of the church found herself in the "prayer chair" which was part of the study. We gathered around her and prayed. She was visibly moved and looked at me and reported no one had ever prayed for her like that in her life.
What are some of the spiritual questions you wish someone would ask? This month I hope everyone gives consideration to the question, "How's Your Soul?"
The early Methodists did not hesitate to deal with these spiritual essentials. In their groups soul questions were basic. And together they shared. They probed into the hearts of one another. They grew from the victories and were strengthened by the challenges.
How is your soul? Take some time to look inside your soul. Reflect on your spiritual life. May it be well with your soul. May you increase in loving God with all your heart, soul and mind.
On another note...
Today we announced that Rev. Dr. Nancy Liston will be appointed to serve as our pastor of Congregational Care beginning March 1. Keep Nancy in your prayers during this time of transition in her life and in the life of Platte Woods.
It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too.
steve
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