Thursday, January 20, 2011

This is not a Critique!

"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.  This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.  For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all which is the testimony given at the proper time."  1 Timothy 2:1-6

I must admit.  I have belonged to one denomination my entire life.  I have been a member of only three churches (Calvary Foursquare, Sonrise Foursquare, and Canyon Chapel Foursquare) and only had 3 pastors (Rev. Fred Dawson, Rev. Phillip Laswell, and Pastor Rich Taylor.)  I have grown accustom to the teaching, leading and worship styles of these three godly men.   I realize that these are not the only men on this planet or in Flagstaff for this matter that hear from God and obey his leading. And our God who, in his great wisdom placed these men in their respective churches to minister to the needs of their individual congregations.  

I believe that in this process God is helping me to see the judgements I use and will help me to overcome them.  I pray that the Lord would move in his timing and his judgement as he so chooses and will have me  pray as he would lead me to.  It is not for me to determine the correct worship style, or the correct way to preach,  therefore you will not see me critiquing any of this.

To clarify one matter: I will correct any teachings that are not consistent with the word of God and back this up with scripture as I see a need and God leads.

Please pray with me that this ministry would be one of unity and that I would be able to be a blessing to the Body of Christ as I take this journey.

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