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Focus on Jesus

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
—Colossians 1:17

Leonardo da Vinci and other artists in the Italian Renaissance mastered the use of the focal point and the vanishing point, which give perspective to a painting. They learned that objects near you appear larger, while objects in the distance seem smaller. Similarly, the focal point in a picture is the point to which all elements in the picture draw your eye.

Christ is the focal point that gives perspective to our lives. Without a focal point, certain parts of life may loom too large, while other parts are not large enough. Everything is out of proportion; somehow it just doesn’t come together into a life that makes sense.

“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” If our lives are centered in Christ, we will have the right reference point to guide all our pathways, to help us make the many decisions necessary for a well-balanced life.

Jesus teaches us to “seek first” the kingdom of God “and his righteousness,” and all the things we need will be given to us (Matthew 6:33).

Thank you, Jesus, for such amazing grace that we may know you, the Lord of the universe, who holds all things together and upholds our lives! Guide us to focus on you. In your name, Amen.

TOP THREE THINGS TO KNOW FOR THIS WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2024.

 

1) Council meets Thursday evening, please pray for: Pastor Doug, Jan, Jennifer, Mark,

     Amanda, Jamie, Lisa, and Jim.

 

2) Clothes Closet this Saturday 10-12. There is also a Via de Cristo meeting at the same time.

     Please let Pat Tumey or Karen Havlik know if you can help. 

 

3) October 27th, Reformation Day (wear red), 10 A.M. Joint Worship at Faith!

     Also, Chili Cook Off! Come on S.t Andrew’s! Faith has won the last two years!!

    We need to reclaim the prize ..

 

God's peace, Pastor Doug