Proverbs 12:25 says, “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” People walk into the church carrying all kinds of heavy weights. These weights are invisible, but their presence is undeniable. Some are carrying heavy anxiety from their home lives. Marital conflict, rebellious kids, and relational heartache can become unbearable at times. Others are carrying heavy burdens from their work. An unquenchable pressure to perform and a to-do list that never ends creates a high level of stress. Others are facing a personal financial crisis, a serious health ailment, or grieving the loss of a loved one.
The anxieties in our hearts can be overwhelming at times, but praise be to God for giving us the gift of His church. The One Anothers sermon series is teaching us how to be the church to one another. The church is called to shine as a city on a hill, a place of refuge for those who are weary. We are Biblically called to love one another, welcome one another, forgive one another, and this Sunday we will see we are called to bear one another’s burdens. How can you help lighten the load for someone in our church this week? King Solomon said one simple way is to share “a good word” with them today.
I look forward to worshipping with you Sunday. Invite a friend, and I’ll see you at 8:45am or 11:15am.
Onward and Upward,
Dr. Jonathan Spencer
www.jonathanspencer.org 