Thoughts on God’s Blessing

Many times every week I talk with people who will reference how Sanctuary church is being blessed by God. Here are some of my thoughts about God’s blessing and what we can do with it…

1. Seek only to bless other churches, not criticize them. Last week I visited with a pastor who lost a worship leader. He was down to worship videos for Sunday morning. I offered to loan one of our worship team members to help them for a time. The pastor was very grateful. We want to be a blessing and encouragement to other churches.

2. Keep away from playing the comparison game.
It is not wise to compare ourselves to others or other churches. Its wasting energy. Let us keep our eyes on Jesus and stay focused on leading people into a growing relationship with Him.

3. Be open to learning from churches that are different in approach. I am always looking for what is bringing the blessing of God upon a church. What are they doing that is bringing God’s favor?

If God is pouring out His blessing and people are coming to Christ and growing, I want to know what is making them so effective and fruitful?

4. There is not just one way to do church. (Acts 2:42) Sanctuary has a way and an approach to doing church and reaching out to people. We are NOT THE ONLY
WAY! It takes different churches to reach different types of people.

5. Give God the glory for the great things He has done. Its His church.
His idea. We get to be a part of it. Be quick to acknowledge the hand of God’s blessing. For without his leading and blessing, we are SUNK in the water. We recognize that He blesses the work of His hands.