Mar 03, 2019 | Rev. Joshua Hagstrom
Relationship with God
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If you would like to dive deeper into the ways we can be in relationship with God and experience God’s grace, read through John Wesley’s sermon, “The Means of Grace.” This is a rich resource for understanding the signs, words, and actions ordained by God to communicate God’s grace to us. A link to his message can be found at https://www.umcmission.org/Find-Resources/John-Wesley-Sermons/Sermon-16-The-Means-of-Grace.
Our relationship with God is grounded in God’s love for us, but individually and in community. The United Methodist Hymnal has a beautiful Canticle of Love that connects scripture throughout the Bible to lift up this image between God and us. Reflect on these words this week from the Canticle of Love:
“Put love above all else; let Christ’s peace rule your hearts. Always be forgiving, as Christ has forgiven you. Love is not jealous or boastful, arrogant, rude, or stubborn, irritable, resentful, or possessive. Love is patient and kind.”
Series Information
February is often the month when we reflect upon our love relationships. This February we are taking the opportunity to explore our relationships in light of God’s word. We will begin with friendships, talk about family and marriage, hear from our youth and end in exploring our relationship with God. This series will be grounded in the “real” of life taking on when everything is not all hearts and flowers, as well as looking to God’s most healthy vision for all of our connections. Don’t miss this series! It’s a time to offer up your hopes, dreams and difficulties to God in the light of God’s Word.