Welcome,
Pastor Julio C. Peña's July 2024 Message
“SUMMERTIME GRACE”
Summer is a time for people to enjoy the weather by walking in the woods, going to the beach, eating outdoors, and cook-outs, going to the pool, going to an outdoor event, just sitting outside, and going on vacation. I know that there is more you can think of. It is a time of slowing down and doing some reflection on your journey of life.
This could be a time in which you can reflect on your spiritual journey. You can begin to have more connection with nature and fellowship with individuals you have not seen in a while or just time and space to be alone; all of these actions will connect you with Jesus if you center your mind and spirit.
I would suggest that your start with a conversation with God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit by saying; Good morning and then just talk about your thoughts and feelings on how life is for you. Then, “Be Still” and listen to the spirit speak to you through nature, music, reading (The Bible, Devotional Books) and / or to people as long as you are centered with the Holy Spirit it will speak to you.
As you struggle with your faith, as you are called to change and action, give yourself GRACE.
“For from his fullness we have all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ."
– John 1:16 – 17
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weakness, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weakness, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
– 2 Corinthians 12: 9 – 10
I pray that all of you may have a safe and wonderful summer months with families and friends with cook outs and enjoying the weather. Have a cheeseburger and an ice cream for me.
Pastor Julio C. Peña (He, Him, Ally)