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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
June Pastor's Article
PLANS, PRIORITIES AND PROCRASTINATION
June is here! For many it is a time to look forward to summer activities. As a student I always looked forward to summer vacation when we were free to go to museums in St. Louis, Forest Park, fishing, etc.
This year, for sure, there are many, who after months of COVID want to get out and do things. Things are really opening up, especially for those vaccinated; who know the fear has lessened for serious medical problems. It’s great to be able to make plans. Where do we start?
As Christians we want to prioritize our activities. Scripture reminds us “Seek first the kingdom of God.” So this encourages us to include worshiping Him in our plans. If traveling, simply look at the week and remember to take time to attend worship so that the Holy Spirit will continue to strengthen us in our faith through Word and Sacrament.
June is the month for Father’s Day, when we take the opportunity to honor our earthly fathers or father-figures, who in most cases showed their love and provided for us throughout our years. So much more we want to always remember the undeserved love and grace of our Heavenly Father, who gave His only Son, Jesus Christ to die for our sins, assures us of eternal life and is with us every day of our earthly life.
This summer don’t “procrastinate” – that is “Put off ‘til later” those plans for doing things you enjoy. God wants us to love the life He has given us. But, don’t procrastinate and put-off worshiping the One Who gives you all things
eternally.
I also want to especially thank the congregation for your many prayers of healing for Pastor Zastrow and myself after our recent auto accident on the way to Pastor’s Conference in Belle, May 18th which resulted in totaling both vehicles, braking three of my ribs, plus scrapes and bruises . We praise and thank God that His holy angels kept us from a much more serious outcome!
--Rev. James W. Rhiver, Pastor
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