Faith Christian Assembly
What is it that you are hoping for in 2024? Better health? More money? More stuff from Amazon?
Members at Faith Christian Assembly attempt to ask a better question: What are we praying for in regards to our souls in 2024?
Life brings its share of concerns with each day that passes. But how often do people reflect on the condition of their soul? And what steps are they taking in their daily lives to encourage their souls to flourish to the glory of God? In the current culture, it can be easy to neglect the soul.
Psalm 107:9 says “For he satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.”
The word longing originally applied to an animal running in search of food or water. God alone can satisfy the cravings of man’s spiritual nature. Every human soul was made in his image. This means a person’s soul has a yearning that nothing in this world can satisfy. The soul is fallen and therefore, has need of restoration which nothing finite can accomplish.
A believer’s satisfaction can only come from the heavenly father, otherwise it lives unsettled and discontented. The soul’s happiness is inseparably connected with obedience to the divine will of God. Anything less only increases a soul’s thirst.
Too many are tempted in their longings to turn to this world. But this world cannot give rest. The only way the soul can be satisfied is in being at peace with God. To do the will of Jesus: this is rest.
Matthew 11:28-29 says, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Faith Christian Assembly is located on the corner of Seal Beach Boulevard and St. Andrews Drive at 13820 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach. To receive a free copy of the newsletter and for more information on the church, visit www.fcachurch.net or call 562-598-9010.
Pastor Sheri Leming
