There is a reason why you're right here

Hey everybody…
 
Do you know it? Do you know why? This town, this family, this career, this church, this season. You are precisely and perfectly known by God and placed by God, right here, right now. There is a reason for it. A precise reason. And He wants to reveal something powerful to you about it all. I’ll tell you more in Deeper Thoughts below.
 
But first…
 
·      Teens:  No Youth Group this Sunday since it’s Mother’s Day! Contact Jess if you'd like to be added to the Youth Group email list: [email protected].
 
·      Ladies: Join us for Zumba to Christian Music with Cynthia Campbell, NEXT Saturday, May 17, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Click here for more info and to RSVP!
 
·      Kids and Youth volunteers!! Anyone currently or interested in serving in Kids Connect or Youth, come hang out with us for a volunteer luncheon right after church, NEXT Sunday, May 18. Learn about how you can get involved, what our plans are for the summer, and more!
 
·      Mark your calendars for our annual Summer Kick Off extravaganza—food, fellowship, games, relay races, and more. Sunday, June 8, right after church. More details to come… to include opportunities to sign up to help!!
 
·      Remember not to miss “The Daily Six” videos as we continue our brand-new teaching series called “Knowing God.” Join me for six minutes each morning, Monday through Friday, on our YouTube channel as we study through the entire Old Testament together. If you’d like to receive daily email reminders and you’re not already getting them, click here to sign up!
 
 
OK…that’s it today for you email skimmers and those who prefer to be living for no good reason. BUT…
 
 
Some Deeper Thoughts…
 
We often casually say that “God has a purpose” for whatever we’re going through. Usually, we say this as a means to comfort us with the stress of whatever tough thing might be happening at the moment. Of course, there is a theological truth that God is leveraging every circumstance in our life for a good purpose (see Romans 8:28).
 
But there’s something more.
 
According to the revelation of scripture, the precise moment you are in—the precise location, the precise relationships, the precise activities—are no surprise to God. And He may indeed by hemming you in exactly where you are and what you are going through.
 
David thought this idea was wildly wonderful: “You hem me in behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain” (Psalm 139:5-6).
 
The prophet Isaiah had a similar revelation from the Lord: “Whether you turn to the right or the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it” (Isaiah 30:21).
 
Is not the idea that God is leading every step ahead of us a powerful concept? Do you want to walk in the precise steps that God has ordained, every single one of them “written in your book before one of them came to be?” (Psalm 139:16)
 
If God has been writing about these precise moments you are in—and writing about them before eternity—aren’t you curious what He has written down??
 
This Sunday, I believe the Lord has a unique teaching for us. I want to share with you what God has been revealing to me. It started at the West Virginia cabin a few weeks ago as I was recording The Daily Six episodes for you on Psalm 139. It continued this week as God led me through a powerful discovery. I believe this will speak to you as well—your story, your circumstance, your calling, your life’s work, your family.
 
Shall we step purposefully into God’s leadership and plan for us? It is precise. And it is for right now.
 
Much love… from both God and us. See you Sunday!!
 
Chris Eads
Mt. Hope Pastor
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