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Summer: A wonderful time in Alaska. What we dream of and wait for up here in the Interior when it is -50 outside in the winter. We were blessed with 80 degree temps in late May. And for VBS we had lovely, comfortable weather with sunshine until the last day when it began to rain during the morning. When the children were being introduced to a couple of firefighters and their truck. It didn’t bother most of the kids which was great. Rain is just one more element of God’s great creation. And that was the theme of the week with the children: God as creator of the universe and our personal relationship with God. Which brings me to the point of this blog; our personal relationship with God, with Christ. How is yours? As you move into these months of warmth, fun and relaxation, are you making time in each day to spend intentionally with Christ? Do you make time to be with the Spirit of Christ and let yourself be nourished? Or that flow of water near you in the form of a lake, river, waterfall, stream, does it remind you of the ‘life giving waters’ of Christ that are yours when you awaken to Christ’s faith in you? That is another gift of scripture from Luke 7:15. The Greek can be read either our faith in Jesus Christ or Jesus Christ’s faith in us. That changes things doesn’t it? Our faith is not of our making but it is Christ’s faith in us! So grace within us. Wow. And such power. When we allow ourselves to be in personal relationship with Him we find ourselves able to face most anything. We find ourselves able to do so many more things than we could ever do on our own. What a gift. What an amazing gift for each and every one of us. So we need to make that time to intentionally BE with our Savior each and every day, that our lives may be more full in joy and service, in hope and peacefulness. Look for those glimmers of Christ in those whom you meet through your day. Pray and spend time listening for that still, small voice that is speaking, guiding you through your circumstance, awakening your heart to the good of the moment. Notice the wonders of God’s creation and thank God for them. Get yourself to church and praise God for all the blessings and mercy you have received through the week. And touch the strength of Christ by being in the midst of his body through the fellowship of other believers. There are so many ways to commune with our God. So take the time and celebrate our God, our Creator with intentional devotion and gratitude. Have a great summer! Pastor Karen
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