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Welcome to the blog of the Glenmora Church of Christ, in Glenmora, Louisiana. Whether you are a part of our church family or a friend from miles away, we hope that you will follow this blog as a means of celebrating with us all of the ways God is at work in our community. Our goal is to share with you reflections on what we have learned from God's word in recent weeks, information on upcoming events, updates on those in need of our prayers, as well as reports of praise for those whose prayers have been answered! Additionally, we hope to share lots of pictures so that you will be able to actually SEE the many ways that God continues to bless us through worship, study, and wonderful friendships. And of course, if you live in or are visiting Glenmora, we would love to SEE you!
May God bless you as you seek to follow Christ!

Monday, January 27, 2014

The Vineyard- January 26, 2014

The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5

Acts 16:1-40
Pray for God to speak to you through the reading of His word. 
Read the passage. 
-          Process of Elimination
o   Has there ever been a time in your life where God guided you simply by ruling out some options for you?
o   If we want God’s guidance, we must first turn ourselves over to the doing of his will. 
o   What decisions do you need to seek God’s guidance for?
-          Other “gods”
o   In Paul’s world, there were dozens of other “gods” that competed for the worship of men and women. 
o   What things are competing for worship in your own life?  Could certain people or possessions be diverting your attention away from God and his glory?
-          Freedom isn’t being Free
o   Paul and Silas show tremendous freedom as they worship while chained up in prison.  Do you sometimes confuse liberty with freedom?
o   Do you have joy in Christ like Paul and Silas?
Ask God to guide us, even if it requires closing a few doors. 
Pray that God will destroy the other “gods” can compete for our attention. 

Thank God for our freedom in Christ!

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