As for us, we have this large crowd of witnesses around us. So then, let us rid ourselves of everything that gets in the way, and the sin which holds onto us so tightly, and let us run with determination the race that lies before us. Hebrews 12:1 (GNB)
Remember the commercial; “Let go my eggo!” Sometimes we can have a pretty hard time letting go, and I don’t mean my eggo, it’s more like ego!
Letting go of what interferes with our spiritual journey is a lifelong endeavor but one that needs to be run as we grow in Christ Jesus. God wants more than anything to be in a relationship with us, and oh how patient he is. He knows spiritual maturity is found in the struggle of letting go. I don’t know what you need to let go of, but for me it’s the struggle of selfishness and pride, anger and resentment, fear with its insidious constructs, un-forgiveness and control of others, and attachment to things of this world that interfere with my relationship with God, to name a few.
We all have something to let go of and that is the struggle. But without the struggle I doubt we would become strong in Christ, be bold in our faith, be caring of others, and loving to the unloved. Celebrate Recovery isn’t about tearing us down but of lifting us up in truth and love. God doesn’t expect us to be perfect; Jesus took care of that for us. The prayerful action of letting go unleashes the spiritual protein of building spiritual muscle; a strong and vibrant faith. What do you need to let go of? Engage in the struggle, its where freedom and joy are found.
Love God, love people, Jesus first!
Dana Cramer
Celebrate Recovery/Crossroads Church Calendar
August 29 – September 5, 2016
September 5-11, 2016
Friday, September 9th: 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 wonderful Worship and an inspiring CR Testimony from Jessica.
- 8 pm: Open Share Groups.
- 9 pm: Solid Rock Café
Sunday: Please join us for our annual CR picnic at North Lake Park in Loveland from 1-4pm. Bring the kids, bring a friend. Side dishes appreciated.
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 has started on Monday Nights at 6:30 pm. Please sign up on Friday nights or respond to
[email protected] If you haven’t yet signed up just drop on in at 6:30 and begin your journey to freedom from hurts, hang-up’s and habits.
A first time “The Journey Continues” Men’s 12 step group is forming and will begin Monday September 12. This study is for men who have completed a 12 step study previously.
Questions? For more information, contact
[email protected], or call the church office at 970-203-9201.
