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October 2, 2026 | ||
Dear Church Family, Would you consider yourself poor and needy? I’m not talking about your finances or health; I’m talking about your overall need for God in your life. I’ve been reading through Psalms in my devotions, and so many of them are filled with believers crying out to God. Why? Because they consider themselves poor and needy. Today, as I read Psalms 69 and 70, I noticed David’s repeated cries for help. As I read the last verse of chapter 70, it sunk in.
Do I consider myself poor and needy? Do I realize how much I need God? The more we understand this, the more we will ask for help. I don’t know about you, but when I feel self-sufficient, I rarely ask for help. Could it be that the lack of depth in our prayer lives is directly related to an over-inflated sense of self? David didn’t just pray, he wore himself out in prayer. In Psalm 69, he acknowledges, “I am weary with my crying out; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God” (Psalm 69:3 ESV). He knew he couldn’t save himself, so he put all his effort into calling on the only one who could. Not only was David convinced of his need for help, but also that he had in God, a helper and deliverer who could handle any problem thrown His way. Do we have that confidence in God? Do we really believe that He can handle our problems? Could this be another reason we do not go to Him in prayer? What problems do you face today? Which needs do you need to bring to God in prayer? Don’t face them alone. Remember, you are poor and needy, but He is your help and your deliverer. –Pastor Dave ————————————————————————————————————————– What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Sunday Evening Youth Group: All youth are invited to the Bronleewes’ house this Sunday, October 4th, from 5-7 pm. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our new study through the book, A Case for Christ. This week we will go over chapter three. If you would like an audiobook version of the book, you can find it here: https://tinyurl.com/case4christstudent New Sermon Series: We will finish our study through Proverbs this Sunday and begin a new study in Colossians on Sunday, October 11th, titled, “Christ Above All.” You can start preparing ahead of time by reading through this short letter and praying that God would use His Word to center your life more and more upon Christ alone. Women’s Book Study: We are going through the book “Loving God with All Your Mind” by Elizabeth George. Our next gathering will be Thursday, October 15th from 6-8 pm at the Starbucks on 12th, and we’ll be going through chapters 21-24 of the book. Hands of Hope: We have a ministry to help those in need in our church family. If you are interested in helping in this ministry or have a need for help, you can sign up using the link below or at the Welcome Table on Sunday. Upcoming Dates: Elder Training (October 27th), Communion (November 1st) Request Prayer: It’s important for us to be praying for each other as a church! If you ever need prayer, we would love to come alongside you. You can always turn in a prayer request on Sundays using the Connection Card, but you can also submit a prayer request online at any time: This Coming Sunday: Previous Worship Services: | ||
Do I realize how much I need God?
