For so many years I was "a pew warmer" that's my definition of a person who shows up for worship services. Doesn't bring their Bible, partakes of the Lord's Supper, sings praises, prays, listens to the sermon, greets people and then goes home or out to eat and goes back to the world.
Thankfully I am no longer "a pew warmer." I am doing my best to use my spiritual gift of encouragement. Unfortunately I am dealing with some severe nerve pain that goes back to a car wreck in Nov 2021. I'm limited in what I can do. After ready this pod cast, I realize that I can use my gift to call my Brothers and Sisters who are in need of prayers and encouragement. I can send cards of encouragement. Even attending every worship service, Bible study and fellowship activities can be an encouragement to others. My congregation is aware of my situation so just doing my best to ignore the pain and attend every church worship and activity might be an encouragement to someone. I study my Bible daily, my prayer life has greatly improved. I have talked to my neighbors and told them if they are in need of prayer, just knock on my door and we'll pray. I have invited another neighbor to get together for a Bible study. I don't consider any of these things as works. I also don't want anyone to think I am boasting. These are me being a good obident Disciple of Jesus Christ. I love being a Disciple because I love Jesus.
For so many years I was "a pew warmer" that's my definition of a person who shows up for worship services. Doesn't bring their Bible, partakes of the Lord's Supper, sings praises, prays, listens to the sermon, greets people and then goes home or out to eat and goes back to the world.
Thankfully I am no longer "a pew warmer." I am doing my best to use my spiritual gift of encouragement. Unfortunately I am dealing with some severe nerve pain that goes back to a car wreck in Nov 2021. I'm limited in what I can do. After ready this pod cast, I realize that I can use my gift to call my Brothers and Sisters who are in need of prayers and encouragement. I can send cards of encouragement. Even attending every worship service, Bible study and fellowship activities can be an encouragement to others. My congregation is aware of my situation so just doing my best to ignore the pain and attend every church worship and activity might be an encouragement to someone. I study my Bible daily, my prayer life has greatly improved. I have talked to my neighbors and told them if they are in need of prayer, just knock on my door and we'll pray. I have invited another neighbor to get together for a Bible study. I don't consider any of these things as works. I also don't want anyone to think I am boasting. These are me being a good obident Disciple of Jesus Christ. I love being a Disciple because I love Jesus.
Good and timely message. It reminded me of Proverbs 25:7