Aug 242009
Big Idea:
What would someone in your circumstances do if they were absolutely confident that God was with you?
Scripture Memory:
Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Action Step:
This week in an area of life you have been struggling, step back and put on your “God Perspective Lens” and re-evaluate your response and action to the problem or dilemma.
Random Thoughts:
- This past week has been one of the busiest weeks I have had in a LONG time!
- Nathan and I spent a couple of awesome days in Chicago learning how to launch new campuses. It was great! I am convicted about some things we have to do to continue to reach people far from God.
- Yesterday was an awesome Sunday! I love the story of Joe Jacobson! You don’t want to miss the conclusion of this series this coming Sunday!
- We must address our confidence and faith in God. Are we absolutely confident that He is with us?
- We must maintain our confidence in the bad times and possibly more importantly the good times of life.
- Joseph went public with his faith in God! Joseph leveraged his blessings FOR OTHERS! Joseph memoralized God’s work and faithfulness in his life through his children’s names.
- I loved our worship yesterday! I love Austin’s and Shelley’s leadership. I thought yesterday was Austin’s best day leading worship. What a great testimony to his willingness to put his talents into God’s hands.
- We are entering into a very important time in the life of Church at the Grove. I hope if you are a part of our Church, you will make it a priority to NOT MISS out on Sundays this fall.
- I hope you will invite someone to join you at church these coming weeks. I love to see guests at Church at the Grove!
- I hope you are prayerfully considering which community group you will connect with this fall. Pick a group and get to know some other people in a smaller group. Study the bible and simply “do life together”.
See you Sunday!

Our CATG worship musicians are SO incredibly talented. Wow! God is using them in a mighty way.
Russ, I thought my “God Perspective Lens” needed new batteries, but just refocusing helped a lot. No batteries needed.
Joyce