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Pastor's Corner
To Our Dear Belmont Family,
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I’d rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalms 84:10
As I have grown older I’ve found I think differently about things. Mostly what’s really important. I think about the mistakes I’ve made and wish I could change them, but I can’t. I wish I had the physical ability to do things I once did, but I can’t. What I can do is focus on what is most important to do with the days I’ve left in this life.
Most of us have a bucket list, I do too. There are quite a few things I’d like to see and do before I pass from this world, but those things don’t seem to be as important to me as they once were. It would be nice if I could do some of those, but they don’t bother me as much anymore. Verses like Psalms 84:10 give me a better perspective on what’s truly important. That is so different than what our culture pounds us with everyday. Do this, have that, be this person and your life will be fulfilled and you will be happy. That’s all smoke and mirrors because it doesn't work. The Truth that what really works is Jesus is becoming the most important thing in your life.
That verse can tell you where your heart is and what is really important to you. Is a day with Jesus the best day you could ever have? Would you rather be a lowly doorkeeper in the Lord’s kingdom, or would you rather be somebody in a place that isn’t where the kingdom of God isn’t? Then there’s the tents of wickedness. All of us know the lore of places we know we should not be, things we should not see, and voices we should not listen to. All of us are in an everyday battle that tries to take our focus off what is truly important.
There are days when I don’t battle as well as I should. But even on those days, Jesus never fails. He’s always there arms outstretched being the best cheerleader ever. There is nothing this world can offer that is better than Jesus. Take some time to let the words of Psalm 84:10 talk to your heart. It will change the way you think.
No More Stinking Thinking,
Pastor Tom and Sherri
