Focused on Prayer, Relying on Grace

May 09, 2016, By: Jimmy Scruggs

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank him for his answers.” Philippians 4:6
I was listening to a CR message last Friday night on “Amends.” I couldn’t help but think about all that transpired last week. I started the week with a new commitment to focus more on prayer and living in grace. I knew I had some work challenges to look forward to and family commitments most every night after work; and I was ready to meet the week head on. Then bam, right out of the gate I fell ill and struggled through the week, my energy drained as if someone just pulled the plug on me. So what did I do? I did my best to stay focused on my commitment and I found victory in what I didn’t do. In years past when confronted with this type of scenario, I would get through it but was left with a wake of pain and suffering in the process. If one thing went wrong, then everything was wrong. Making mountains out of mole hills, turning my reality into an exercise about “poor me” as self-centeredness seized the day. I would end up having a lot of amends to make and repair work to do. But as I went through last week, none of that happened. Why? It has got to be prayer; it has got to be grace. So I’m going to start this week off the same way, focused on prayer and relying on grace. I don’t know what’s going to happen but by God’s grace I think I will be just fine. When we are not at our best it is reassuring to know that God is always at his best. Thank you Jesus! “My grace is enough; it’s all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12: 9 (MSG) Love God, Love people, Jesus first! Dana Cramer

Celebrate Recovery/Crossroads Church Calendar May 9 – May 15, 2016

Friday, May 13th: Testimony Night
  • 6 pm: Our Hospitality Team is preparing a wonderful meal for you this Friday. Please join us for dinner and fellowship.
  • 7 pm: Join us for an hour of Worship and a Testimony
  • 8 pm: Open Share Groups.
  • 9 pm: Solid Rock Café
Tuesday Nights: We have an open share group meeting for men from 6:30-7:30 pm in room 140. Notice: A new Men’s Mixed Issue 12-Step Group is forming now. Please sign up on Friday nights or contact [email protected]. Questions? For more information, contact [email protected], or call the church office at 970-203-9201.