We had a fun wrap up to our adult classes yesterday, and Pastor Darren left us with a bit of a challenge. One part of it was to identify how we grow spiritually, and to look at the ways we want to focus on over the summer. One of the ways it got broken down was in the areas of Loving God, Loving Others, and Serving, which together are our church's theme this year. We also looked at how the ways we grow spiritually are broken down into experiences, routines and serving. It provided a good chance to look at these open months ahead of us where a lot of our routines are put on hold, and to think about how we will be purposeful in growing spiritually over the summer.
Then in the service, the challenge that came from Pastor David's sermon as he wrapped up the series in Ecclesiastes was to enjoy the moments of our lives. I don't find that happiness is always my default emotion; there is frustration, anxiety, anger sometimes, weariness... and the challenge I took out of that was to really face those other emotions when they rise up and do what I can to address the issues behind them and move to a more constant reality of enjoying each moment. I think that addressing this will be the answer to the first challenge, too, and will be a way to strengthen my spiritual health.
What are you planning this summer to stay spiritually healthy and to grow?
What are the ways you help yourself remember to live in the moment and enjoy life?
I would love to know your answers to those.
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