Community Church

By Johan Dodge

Reverend

I have heard from many of you during this strange and different time that we are living through. There is a common thread of thought throughout these conversations. Some of the themes I’m hearing about are loneliness, isolation, mild depression, health worries and confusion over national events.

So, what can you do?

You know the answer. Turn to God. I can offer some thoughts and suggestions to get you started, but its important to take this situation into your own hands.

Take a composition book, a diary or whatever you have on hand. Write the date, your favorite Bible verse then list 10 things you are grateful for every day. Each listed item of gratitude can just be a word to two (family, eternal life, healing sleep, good friends). By the time you get to the end your spirit will be lifted. For the rest of the page list some names you want to pray for. I like to circle the answers to prayers in red at a later date.

Having a low day? Pick up the notebook and look at your blessings and answers to prayer. God speaks of his love for us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

This practice will increase your awareness of what God is doing in your life every day, which always raises gratitude and puts us in a closer relationship with our savior. This is worship.

Sunday morning worship is at 9:50 on Facebook live, @communitychurchleisureworld.

If you want to join, call the church office or email leisurewccsue@yahoo.com. Those who don’t have a computer or Facebook can call in to our phone system at (562) 431-2503 and listen to the weekly message beginning Sunday evening.

If you are in need without another way to address that need, you may call the church office and leave a message at (562) 431-2503.