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September 25, 2026 | ||
Dear Church Family, Have you ever sought shelter during a storm? I remember, when we lived in Texas, hearing the tornado sirens in the middle of the night and heading to the central-most closet to wait out the storms. You’ve probably been caught out in the rain without an umbrella and searched for the nearest cover. I read Psalm 57 this morning and noticed David’s use of the imagery of seeking shelter from storms.
For David, his storms were from Saul and his men seeking to take his life. As he sought shelter in a cave from his pursuers, he wrote this Psalm. The storms of life take many shapes and form, from physical danger, to issues with our health, to financial cares, to relational difficulties, to uncertainty about the future, and the list goes on and on. The big question for us is, “Where do we seek shelter from these storms?” People seek shelter in many places other than God. Some seek it through escape, by pursuing entertainment and pleasure, or drowning out worries through alcohol. Others seek shelter in other people or things, like a trusted friend or financial stability. Others trust in themselves, thinking they can weather and conquer the storms themselves. When storms hit, we typically have our go-to shelters. What is your default? David rightly understood that safety wasn’t found in a cave, but in the care of God Most High, so he cried out to the Lord. Because of this, he is able to say, “My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast!” (Psalm 57:7 ESV) It is not that his problems are so small, it is that His God is so great. His storm didn’t shrink, but he knew the strength of his shelter. What storms are you facing right now? How can you take refuge in the Lord? Will you run to Him or to something else? As we seek Him in the storms of life, may we exclaim, along with David,
————————————————————————————————————————– What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Ladies Hike: Women and girls, don’t forget, you are invited to join us tomorrow, September 26th, from 2:30-8:00 pm, for a hike and outdoor fellowship. We will meet at Evelyn Seashore’s home and carpool up to Mores Mountain Loop Trailhead just past Bogus Basin. After the 2 mile hike we will enjoy a picnic dinner, fellowship and breathtaking views. If you would like to join us please let Evelyn or Abby know so that we can plan for carpooling and dinner. Be sure to invite a friend! Sunday Evening Youth Group: All youth are invited to the Bronleewes’ house this Sunday, September 27th, from 5-7 pm. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our new study through the book, A Case for Christ. We will be going over the first two chapters. If you would like an audiobook version of the book, you can find it here: 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. https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/1331333 Life Groups: If you’re interested in joining a life group, we have several to choose from. You can check them out here: 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: | ||
Shelter from the storm
