Growth
‘Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect
the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ’
Ephesians 4:15
‘Refreshment and encouragement’ is the theme of this month’s Mothers Union Prayer Diary.
They do in fact belong together in our experience and we have both especially when we meet in church.
It is rather strange that many church members are willing to miss church as often as they do.
We are a single body, and we are all responsible for the growth of the body into the likeness of Christ.
It is not just the job of the minister. When we decide not to attend,
we are depriving others of the encouragement and refreshment which we receive from each other.
Question for thought: Does every member have an active role to play in church?
Our Father in heaven, we thank you that Zambia is a relatively stable country and
pray for members in Northern Zambia as they reach out in your name that many will come
to you as they see your love reflected in the lives of these sisters. We also pray for Sydney Diocese
and give thanks for the online State Conference in NSW that was held yesterday.
May it have been an encouragement to members across the State as they gathered
in small groups and shared this time together. Amen.