Skip to main content

Spiritual Sundays ~ The Rock Church


A wonderful benefit of visiting San Diego is attending The Rock Church with my family. http://www.therocksandiego.org/ Pastor Miles' sermon today was one of my favorite topics: Keys to God's Will, using the basis of Matthew 7:21:

Not everyone who says to me, "Lord Lord,"
will enter the Kingdom of Heaven
but only he who does
the will of my Father who is in Heaven.

I'm sharing thoughts that I don't want to forget about this message:

God's will is worth finding out! 1 Cor. 2:9 -10 says: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him, but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." The world and people will not always reveal what I'm to do to be in God's will, but His Word will. Let it speak to me! God will never contradict Himself. His will brings life!

God's will is a process. It is not a science; it requires practice.
I'm realizing as a methodical thinker, I need to flee "patterns" in my thinking. There's no box God can remain in and I must think creatively. Take a step of action; God will show me if I'm on track. This is freeing as opposed to stuffy analyzing and fear of stepping out.

What about when God remains silent? Not sure what to do yet? When I seek His will, I need to remember that His goal is to make me holy. I'm on a journey with a long-term goal and even if I did know the end result of God's will in a certain situation, I need to focus only on today letting Him mold and shape me into his image. Integrity is built on surrender.

Spiritual Sundays is hosted by Charlotte and Ginger. You will find many inspirational writers, so be sure to log on there!


Comments

  1. CharlotteApril 11, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    I always enjoy San Diego but have never gone to the Rock Church. Sounds like you had a wonderful experience there. Thank you for sharing these thoughts with us.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

    ReplyDelete
  2. Heart2HeartApril 11, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Mary,

    These are some great insights and sometimes when God remains silent, He is simply waiting for us to be able to hear Him if He choses to whisper instead.

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

    ReplyDelete
  3. MariApril 11, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    I'd love to hear more on this. Sounds like an awesome sermon. I feel God is silent now in our lives. Not sure what's happening. Trying to be still and listen. Thanks so much for sharing. Got any more? :)
    (hugs)

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    It is always good to reflect on the message we receive at church.
    Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

    ReplyDelete
  5. AlleluiabelleApril 11, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Love you my friend. Thank you for sharing your heart, insights and experiences.

    Hugs,
    Alleluiabelle

    ReplyDelete
  6. LisaApril 11, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    This is a good word! You are so right about not putting God in a box. Thanks for an enlightening post.

    ReplyDelete
  7. CharlotteApril 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Hi again, just wanted to thank you for the compliment. Yes, the picture was taken Easter Sunday. Was that just last week? Seems like it was a long time ago. lol
    Hugs,
    Charlotte

    ReplyDelete
  8. christy roseApril 11, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    what a way to end this post! "Integrity is built on surrender." Isn't that the truth! :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. ReneeApril 11, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Thanks for sharing your insights on the sermon you heard...God bless.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Musings of A MinisterApril 11, 2010 at 5:56 PM

    Great message. I wish I could have heard it but you have done a great job of giving us the main points. Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  11. RCUBEsApril 11, 2010 at 6:47 PM

    I'm glad that you're not only enjoying a nice place, but have a place to go to where His children gathers. Thank you for sharing an awesome message. The image of me, a clay, being shaped by the Potter's Hands, came as I read the last part of your post about being molded as we walk in this journey. Take care sister Mary! I know you're having a blast with Susanna! God bless you and your family! Praying God's protection over all of you.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Susan BApril 11, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Thank you for sharing the sermon you heard today about the keys to God's will. It sounds like it was a wonderful sermon.

    ReplyDelete
  13. DeniseApril 12, 2010 at 2:11 AM

    Such a great sermon.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Just Be RealApril 12, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    Great topic and always something I am striving for, His will in my life. Blessings.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Nikki (Sarah)April 12, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    THIS IS SOMETHING I needed to hear...thank you. Sarah

    ReplyDelete
  16. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageApril 12, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    I love when a sermon hits home with me. This is one of those sermons.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

    ReplyDelete
  17. Joyful in His PresenceApril 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Mary, I wanted to let you know that I've left an award at my blog for you. I wanted other ladies to learn how special you are.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Deborah AnnApril 12, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    I'm jealous, I wish I had a church like that to go to here.

    God has really been moving me out of my comfort zone lately, and it's all good! I don't think He'll be silent as long as we're chasing after Him...

    ReplyDelete
  19. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageApril 16, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

    ReplyDelete
  20. jimJune 27, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=58

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=57

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=56

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=55

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=54

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=240

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=53

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=52

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=51

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=150

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=50

    http://www.smartbargainsus.com/store/index.php

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

My Mom Fought the U.S. Post Office and Won

My mom embarrassed me years ago when she called our small town post office and complained about slow package delivery.   I gave the eulogy at mom ’ s memorial service, and I told the mortifying story at the chapel. Respectful laughter filled the room.  However, embarrassment doesn ’ t bother you when you ’ re dead in the grave and maybe that ’ s the lesson here today. Mom loved to send packages to me in Arizona.  She often mailed pencils, recipe clippings, bars of soap, cereal, odds and ends that were meaningful to her.  Mom never understood that her mailings to a hick town in the west take a heck of a lot longer than it does in Chicago.  I got umpteen phone calls from her before any shipment arrived and she would ask impatiently:  “ Did you get my package yet? ” It was about six years ago when retrieving my mail, Toni, my favorite clerk shouted to me across the room from the front desk, “Your mother called me yesterday.   She...
25 comments
Read more

A Memorial Day Reflection

  Memorial Day is always noteworthy for me and my girls.  Next Thursday marks the third year of missing their father, my husband. So many thoughts  run through my mind.  The journey of loss takes on various emotions.  The strongest feeling, at first, was emptiness.  In a split second, I would forget he departed forever.  I imagined things I needed to talk to him about when he got back home.  My mind is realistic now.  He's not coming back.  There will be no more times of sitting on the porch swing together on the front deck staring at the moon and the stars.  He would tell me all he knew about the majestic night sky. I have so much I wish I could tell him, like the excitement of seeing our oldest grandchild make a decision to follow Jesus and get baptized on Mother's Day!  And our little Amy, 11 years old, I wish he could have seen her on stage receiving her induction to the National Honor Society. Our daughters have their own ...
22 comments
Read more

A Veteran's Story

  I noticed Bill sitting in our local park where I walk.   He glanced my way just as I finished the last exercise walk song on my playlist.   He shouted and pointed to my car:   “Hey, is that your car with the Nam front license plate?   I stepped closer into the veranda where Bill sat on a picnic bench.   I noticed his Vietnam Vet cap and instantly I knew why I walked there that day.   The Marine Vet served during the 1960’s, the same time span as my husband.   Bill talked a lot about the war evoking my emotions from laughter to tears.   My South Vietnam front plate often prompts a conversation with a stranger and I’ve learned a deep respect for it over the years.   It is my way of listening to a veteran.   I enjoyed listening to Bill.   He made me laugh in spots but he made me cry as well.   Like when he talked about the sandwich lady.   “Do you ever eat at the sandwich shop in the gas station down the street...
26 comments
Read more