At Northside we finished our series called Transformed this morning. We've looked at seven areas of life - and have set goals to move the needle in a positive direction in all seven areas of our lives - spiritual health, physical health, mental health, emotional health, financial health, vocational health, and relational health. This week we will continue with the final seven days of devotions and our final life group gatherings for this series. I'm so grateful for 65 life groups and over 600 people who are meeting in them to process and discuss these areas in greater detail. I believe in the local church and the ministry of life groups.
This afternoon Kathy and I attended a graduation party for one of our seniors. I hate when we miss any of them, but sometimes we do. I'm so grateful for our graduating seniors and the potential and promise they have to make a difference in this world for the glory of God. Congratulations seniors. I believe in you, am praying for you, and am cheering you on!!!
The day ended with friends gathering with our family at our home to watch the USA/Portugal World Cup Soccer match. I love the game of soccer and I love our team. USA. In fact the motto surrounding them has become - 'Believe' - or 'I believe' - or the full version - 'I believe that we will win'. Tonight's match concluded with a heartbreaking game tying goal by Portugal. I believe in our team. I believe they will show up Thursday against Germany just like they did today - and play with heart, focus, skill, determination, great coaching, and endurance. I believe that we will win.
Ultimately, I believe that Jesus already won. Not a game - not a World Cup - but the victory over sin, death and the grave. We are called to believe in Him. The Bible says - 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.' It's more than religion - it's a relationship. It's more than head knowledge, it's heart surrender. He loves you so much He stretched out His arms to say 'I love you this much!' - and then died for you! Receive Him today. Trust Him with all your heart. It will make an eternity of difference. He already paid the price. I believe. I want you to believe too.
